1 Peter 3:16
Keeping a good conscience, so that when you are falsely accused, those who revile your good behaviour in Christ may be ashamed.
Revised King James New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
17For it is better, if it is the will of God, that you suffer for doing right, than for doing evil.
Cross References
Matthew 5:11Blessed are you, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Romans 9:1I speak the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit,
2 Corinthians 4:2But we have renounced the hidden, shameful things, and do not walk in craftiness, nor handle the word of God deceitfully; but by the manifestation of the truth we commend ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
1 Timothy 1:19Holding on to faith and a good conscience; which some have rejected and so shipwrecked their faith:
Titus 2:8And sound speech, which cannot be condemned; so that he who is opposed may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of us.
Hebrews 13:18Pray for us: for we are sure we have a good conscience, in all things desiring to live honestly.
Matthew Henry on 1 Peter 3:9-16
Duties towards Friends and Enemies. ( a. d. 66.) 8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: 9 Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. 10 For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: 11 Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. 12… Read the whole commentary →