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1 Peter 3:16 KJV
1 Peter · chapter 3 · verse 16
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.1 Peter 3:16 · King James Version
1 Peter 3:16 in context
14But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
15But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
16Having 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.
17For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.
18For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:
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Key words (Strong's)
- conversationanastrophēmanner of life, conduct, behaviour, deportmentG391 →
- consciencesyneidēsisthe consciousness of anything, the soul as distinguishing between what is morally good…G4893 →
- evildoerskakopoiosan evil doer, malefactorG2555 →
- whereasenin, by, with etcG1722 →
- whereashoswho, which, what, thatG3739 →
- ashamedkataischynōto dishonour, disgrace, to put to shame, make ashamed, to be ashamed, blush with shame…G2617 →
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The confession of a Christian's faith cannot credibly be supported but by the two means here specified - a good conscience and a good conversation. conscience is good when it does its office well, when it is kept pure and uncorrupt, and clear from guilt; then it will justify you, though men accuse you.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 16-17