1 Peter 3:16
having a good conscience, that whereas they speak against you as evil-doers, they may be ashamed who calumniate your good conversation in Christ.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
17For it is better (if it be the will of God) to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.
Cross References
Matthew 5:11Blessed are ye when men shall revile and persecute you, and utter all manner of reproach against you falsly, for my sake:
Romans 9:1I say the truth in Christ, I lye not, (my conscience bearing me witness in the holy Ghost,)
2 Corinthians 4:2but have rejected shameful disguises, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by the manifestation of the truth, recommending ourselves to every man's conscience, in the sight of God.
1 Timothy 1:19having faith and a good conscience, which some putting away have made shipwreck concerning the faith:
Titus 2:8that he who opposeth it may be ashamed, having no evil to say of you.
Hebrews 13:18Pray for us; for we are confident that we have a good conscience, desiring in all things to behave well.
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 →