1 Peter 3:16

New Testament · SCRIPTURE

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

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

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KJV

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.

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WEB

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.

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ASV

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.

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

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.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

1 Peter 3

¹⁴ But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”

¹⁵ But 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,

¹⁶ keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.

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

¹⁸ For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit,

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