1 Peter 3:16

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Modern

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

Traditional

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.

Literal

…having a good conscience, so that in that which they speak against you, they shall be put to shame—those reviling your good conduct in Christ.

Latin

Sed cum modestia, et timore, conscientiam habentes bonam: ut in eo, quod detrahunt vobis, confundantur, qui calumniantur vestram bonam in Christo conversationem.

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English

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

Notes

1 Peter 3:13–17

This short paragraph emphasizes how Christians should respond to suffering by following Christ's example (see 3:18).

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter God Protects His Servant Persecution Suffering in Following God

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Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Descent into Hell Peter, First Letter of

Topics

Commandments: Other Apostles: Precepts of, Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Conquering Conscience of Saints, Pure and Good Conscience: General Scriptures Concerning Debating Don't Question God's Word False Accusations Falsehood: General Scriptures Concerning Influence: Good Integrity: General Scriptures Concerning Persecution of the Righteous Slander: Saints: should Give No Occasion For Slander: should Give No Occasion For Speaking: Wisdom In The Conscience

1 Peter 3:16

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