1 Peter 3:2

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when they see your pure and reverent conduct.

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Referenced Verses

  • Phil 1:27 : 27 Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ so that– whether I come and see you or whether I remain absent– I should hear that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind, by contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,
  • 1 Pet 2:12 : 12 and maintain good conduct among the non-Christians, so that though they now malign you as wrongdoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God when he appears.
  • 1 Pet 3:5-6 : 5 For in the same way the holy women who hoped in God long ago adorned themselves by being subject to their husbands, 6 like Sarah who obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. You become her children when you do what is good and have no fear in doing so.
  • 1 Pet 3:15-16 : 15 But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess. 16 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.
  • Phil 3:20 : 20 But our citizenship is in heaven– and we also eagerly await a savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,
  • Col 3:22 : 22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in every respect, not only when they are watching– like those who are strictly people-pleasers– but with a sincere heart, fearing the Lord.
  • 1 Tim 4:12 : 12 Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in your speech, conduct, love, faithfulness, and purity.
  • 1 Pet 1:15 : 15 but, like the Holy One who called you, become holy yourselves in all of your conduct,
  • Eph 5:33 : 33 Nevertheless, each one of you must also love his own wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.
  • Eph 6:5 : 5 Slaves, obey your human masters with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ,
  • 2 Pet 3:11 : 11 Since all these things are to melt away in this manner, what sort of people must we be, conducting our lives in holiness and godliness,

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  • 1 Pet 3:1
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    1Wives and Husbands In the same way, wives, be subject to your own husbands. Then, even if some are disobedient to the word, they will be won over without a word by the way you live,

  • 1 Pet 3:3-8
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    3Let your beauty not be external– the braiding of hair and wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes–

    4but the inner person of the heart, the lasting beauty of a gentle and tranquil spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.

    5For in the same way the holy women who hoped in God long ago adorned themselves by being subject to their husbands,

    6like Sarah who obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. You become her children when you do what is good and have no fear in doing so.

    7Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as the weaker partners and show them honor as fellow heirs of the grace of life. In this way nothing will hinder your prayers.

    8Suffering for Doing Good Finally, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, affectionate, compassionate, and humble.

  • 1 Pet 2:12
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    12and maintain good conduct among the non-Christians, so that though they now malign you as wrongdoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God when he appears.

  • Titus 2:2-5
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    2Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in endurance.

    3Older women likewise are to exhibit behavior fitting for those who are holy, not slandering, not slaves to excessive drinking, but teaching what is good.

    4In this way they will train the younger women to love their husbands, to love their children,

    5to be self-controlled, pure, fulfilling their duties at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the message of God may not be discredited.

  • 1 Pet 3:14-16
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    14But in fact, if you happen to suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. But do not be terrified of them or be shaken.

    15But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess.

    16Yet 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.

  • Col 3:18-19
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    18Exhortation to Households Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

    19Husbands, love your wives and do not be embittered against them.

  • 1 Tim 2:9-10
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    9Conduct of Women Likewise the women are to dress in suitable apparel, with modesty and self-control. Their adornment must not be with braided hair and gold or pearls or expensive clothing,

    10but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess reverence for God.

  • 1 Pet 1:14-15
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    14Like obedient children, do not comply with the evil urges you used to follow in your ignorance,

    15but, like the Holy One who called you, become holy yourselves in all of your conduct,

  • Titus 2:7-10
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    7showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

    8and a sound message that cannot be criticized, so that any opponent will be at a loss, because he has nothing evil to say about us.

    9Slaves are to be subject to their own masters in everything, to do what is wanted and not talk back,

    10not pilfering, but showing all good faith, in order to bring credit to the teaching of God our Savior in everything.

  • Col 3:22
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    22Slaves, obey your earthly masters in every respect, not only when they are watching– like those who are strictly people-pleasers– but with a sincere heart, fearing the Lord.

  • 2 Pet 3:11
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    11Since all these things are to melt away in this manner, what sort of people must we be, conducting our lives in holiness and godliness,

  • Eph 5:21-22
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    21and submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.

    22Exhortations to Households Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord,

  • Eph 6:5
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    5Slaves, obey your human masters with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ,

  • 1 Pet 1:17
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    17And if you address as Father the one who impartially judges according to each one’s work, live out the time of your temporary residence here in reverence.

  • 1 Tim 3:11
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    11Likewise also their wives must be dignified, not slanderous, temperate, faithful in every respect.

  • 1 Pet 2:15-18
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    15For God wants you to silence the ignorance of foolish people by doing good.

    16Live as free people, not using your freedom as a pretext for evil, but as God’s slaves.

    17Honor all people, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the king.

    18Slaves, be subject to your masters with all reverence, not only to those who are good and gentle, but also to those who are perverse.

  • 1 Thess 4:12
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    12In this way you will live a decent life before outsiders and not be in need.

  • 2 Pet 3:14
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    14Exhortation to the Faithful Therefore, dear friends, since you are waiting for these things, strive to be found at peace, without spot or blemish, when you come into his presence.

  • 1 Tim 4:12
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    12Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in your speech, conduct, love, faithfulness, and purity.

  • 1 Tim 5:2
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    2older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters– with complete purity.

  • Eph 5:33
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    33Nevertheless, each one of you must also love his own wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.

  • Phil 1:27
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    27Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ so that– whether I come and see you or whether I remain absent– I should hear that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind, by contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,

  • 1 Cor 7:35
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    35I am saying this for your benefit, not to place a limitation on you, but so that without distraction you may give notable and constant service to the Lord.

  • 1 Tim 3:4
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    4He must manage his own household well and keep his children in control without losing his dignity.

  • 1 Pet 1:22
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    22You have purified your souls by obeying the truth in order to show sincere mutual love. So love one another earnestly from a pure heart.

  • 2 Cor 7:15
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    15And his affection for you is much greater when he remembers the obedience of you all, how you welcomed him with fear and trembling.

  • Col 3:7
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    7You also lived your lives in this way at one time, when you used to live among them.

  • 1 Thess 4:4
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    4that each of you know how to possess his own body in holiness and honor,

  • Col 4:5
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    5Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunities.

  • Phil 2:12
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    12Lights in the World So then, my dear friends, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence but even more in my absence, continue working out your salvation with awe and reverence,