1 Peter 3:16 “keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put t…”

1 Peter 3:16

keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

World English Bible

having a good conscience. Thus, while you are spoken against as evildoers, they may be disappointed who curse your good way of life in Christ.

American Standard Version

having a good conscience; that, wherein ye are spoken against, they may be put to shame who revile your good manner of life in Christ.

Geneva Bible 1599

Hauing a good coscience, that whe they speake euill of you as of euill doers, they may be ashamed, which slander your good conuersation in Christ.

Darby Translation

having a good conscience, that [as to that] in which they speak against you as evildoers, they may be ashamed who calumniate your good conversation in Christ.

Young's Literal Translation

having a good conscience, that in that in which they speak against you as evil-doers, they may be ashamed who are traducing your good behaviour in Christ;

Bible in Basic English

Being conscious that you have done no wrong; so that those who say evil things about your good way of life as Christians may be put to shame.

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Cross references

“a good”

Hebrews 13:18 1 Peter 2:19 Acts 24:16 Romans 9:1 1 Timothy 1:5 1 Peter 3:21

Hebrews 13:18 · BSB

Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.

1 Peter 2:19 · BSB

For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, this is to be commended.

Acts 24:16 · BSB

In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man.

Romans 9:1 · BSB

I speak the truth in Christ; I am not lying, as confirmed by my conscience in the Holy Spirit.

1 Timothy 1:5 · BSB

The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.

1 Peter 3:21 · BSB

And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

“whereas”

1 Peter 2:12 Titus 2:8

1 Peter 2:12 · BSB

Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.

Titus 2:8 · BSB

and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.

“falsely”

Matthew 5:11

Matthew 5:11 · BSB

Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.

“good”

1 Peter 3:1 1 Peter 3:2

1 Peter 3:1 · BSB

Wives, in the same way, submit yourselves to your husbands, so that even if they refuse to believe the word, they will be won over without words by the behavior of their wives

1 Peter 3:2 · BSB

when they see your pure and reverent demeanor.

Also

1 Peter 2:15

1 Peter 2:15 · BSB

For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish men.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

15But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,

17For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.

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