1 Peter 3:16

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Yet do so with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that when you are maligned, those who accuse your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard 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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Having a good conscience, so that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    having{G2192} a good{G18} conscience;{G4893} that,{G2443} wherein{G3739} {G1722} ye{G5216} are spoken against,{G2635} {G5613} {G2555} they may be put to shame{G2617} who revile{G1908} your{G5216} good{G18} manner of life{G391} in{G1722} Christ.{G5547}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Having{G2192}{(G5723)} a good{G18} conscience{G4893}; that{G2443}, whereas{G1722}{G3739} they speak evil{G2635}{(G5725)} of you{G5216}, as{G5613} of evildoers{G2555}, they may be ashamed{G2617}{(G5686)} that falsely accuse{G1908}{(G5723)} your{G5216} good{G18} conversation{G391} in{G1722} Christ{G5547}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    havinge a good consciece that when they backbyte you as evyll doars they maye be ashamed for as moche as they have falsely accused youre good conversacion in Christ.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    hauynge a good conscience, that they which bacbyte you as euell doers, maye be ashamed, that they haue falsely accused youre good couersacion in Christ.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    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.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And that with mekenesse and feare, hauyng a good conscience: that where as they backebite you as euyll doers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conuersation in Christe.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ¶ 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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

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

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    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;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    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.

  • World English Bible (2000)

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

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Yet do it with courtesy and respect, keeping a good conscience, so that those who slander your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame when they accuse you.

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Pet 2:12 : 12 Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.
  • Heb 13:18 : 18 Pray for us, for we are confident that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.
  • 1 Pet 2:15 : 15 For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish people.
  • 1 Pet 2:19 : 19 For this is commendable: if someone endures grief, suffering unjustly because of their conscience toward God.
  • Matt 5:11 : 11 Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.
  • Acts 24:16 : 16 In this, I strive to always keep my conscience clear before God and people.
  • 1 Tim 1:5 : 5 The goal of our instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and sincere faith.
  • 1 Pet 3:21 : 21 This water symbolizes baptism, which now saves you—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
  • 1 Pet 3:1-2 : 1 In the same way, wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands, so that even if some disobey the word, they may be won over without a word by the conduct of their wives. 2 When they observe your pure and reverent behavior.
  • 1 Tim 1:19 : 19 holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and so have shipwrecked their faith.
  • 2 Tim 1:3 : 3 I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience, as my ancestors did, as I constantly remember you in my prayers night and day.
  • Titus 2:8 : 8 Let your speech be sound and beyond reproach, so that any opponent may be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.
  • Heb 9:14 : 14 how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from dead works so that we may serve the living God?
  • Rom 9:1 : 1 I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience confirms this through the Holy Spirit.
  • 2 Cor 1:12 : 12 For this is our boast: The testimony of our conscience is that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, with integrity and godly sincerity, not relying on worldly wisdom but on God's grace.
  • 2 Cor 4:2 : 2 Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not act deceitfully or distort the word of God, but by revealing the truth, we commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the sight of God.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 1 Pet 2:12
    82%

    12 Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.

  • 1 Pet 3:17
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    17 For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil.

  • 1 Pet 3:13-15
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    13 Who then will harm you if you are zealous for what is good?

    14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear or be intimidated.

    15 But honor the Lord as holy in your hearts. Always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.

  • Titus 2:7-8
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    80%

    7 In all things, present yourself as an example of good works, with integrity, dignity, and incorruptibility in your teaching.

    8 Let your speech be sound and beyond reproach, so that any opponent may be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.

  • Rom 14:16
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    16 Therefore, do not let what you know is good be spoken of as evil.

  • 1 Pet 4:13-16
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    74%

    13 But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.

    14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

    15 If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler.

    16 However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.

  • 1 Pet 2:19-21
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    19 For this is commendable: if someone endures grief, suffering unjustly because of their conscience toward God.

    20 What credit is it if you sin and are beaten for it, and you endure? But if you do good and suffer for it, and you endure, this is commendable before God.

    21 To this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example to follow in His footsteps.

  • Heb 13:18
    74%

    18 Pray for us, for we are confident that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.

  • 1 Pet 3:2
    74%

    2 When they observe your pure and reverent behavior.

  • 1 Pet 2:15-16
    2 verses
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    15 For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish people.

    16 Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God.

  • 1 Pet 3:8-10
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    8 Finally, all of you be like-minded and sympathetic, love one another as brothers and sisters, be tenderhearted and humble.

    9 Do not repay evil for evil or insult for insult, but on the contrary, give a blessing, because to this you were called, so that you may inherit a blessing.

    10 For the one who wants to love life and to see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.

  • 1 Pet 4:4
    73%

    4 They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you.

  • Titus 3:2
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    2 Speak evil of no one, avoid quarrels, be gentle, and show perfect courtesy to everyone.

  • 2 Cor 1:12
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    12 For this is our boast: The testimony of our conscience is that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, with integrity and godly sincerity, not relying on worldly wisdom but on God's grace.

  • 2 Cor 6:3
    71%

    3 We give no cause for offense in anything, so that the ministry will not be discredited.

  • Acts 24:16
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    16 In this, I strive to always keep my conscience clear before God and people.

  • Phil 2:15
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    15 so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverted generation. Among them, you shine as lights in the world,

  • 2 Tim 3:12
    71%

    12 Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

  • 2 Cor 4:2
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    2 Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not act deceitfully or distort the word of God, but by revealing the truth, we commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the sight of God.

  • Phil 1:27-28
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    27 Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear that you are standing firm in one spirit, striving together with one mind for the faith of the gospel.

    28 And do not be frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation—and that from God.

  • 2 Cor 6:8
    70%

    8 through glory and dishonor, through slander and praise; regarded as deceivers, yet truthful;

  • Matt 5:11
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    11 Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.

  • 2 Thess 1:5-6
    2 verses
    70%

    5 This is evidence of God's righteous judgment, so that you may be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering.

    6 Since it is just for God to repay those who trouble you with affliction,

  • 1 Pet 1:15
    70%

    15 But just as the One who called you is holy, so also be holy in all your conduct.

  • Jas 3:13
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    13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show his works by his good conduct with the humility that comes from wisdom.

  • 1 Thess 5:15
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    15 See that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good, both for one another and for everyone.

  • 1 Thess 4:12
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    12 so that you may conduct yourselves properly toward outsiders and not be dependent on anyone.

  • Col 3:8
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    8 But now you must put away all these: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and filthy language from your mouth.

  • 1 Pet 2:1
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    1 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and every kind of slander.

  • 1 Thess 2:10
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    10 You are witnesses, and so is God, of how devoutly, righteously, and blamelessly we conducted ourselves among you who believe.

  • 1 Cor 15:34
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    34 Wake up righteously, and do not sin, for some are ignorant of God—I say this to your shame.

  • 1 Tim 3:9
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    9 They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

  • Col 4:6
    69%

    6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.

  • 1 Tim 1:19
    69%

    19 holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and so have shipwrecked their faith.

  • Rom 9:1
    69%

    1 I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience confirms this through the Holy Spirit.

  • 1 Tim 4:2
    68%

    2 They will speak lies with hypocrisy, and their consciences will be seared as with a hot iron.

  • Rom 2:15
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    15 They demonstrate the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts alternately accusing or even defending them.

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