1 Peter 3:16
1 Peter chapter 3 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000having a good conscience; that, wherein ye are spoken against, they may be put to shame who revile your good manner of life in Christ.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Having 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.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901having a good conscience; that, wherein ye are spoken against, they may be put to shame who revile your good manner of life in Christ.
Context
v.15but sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord: being ready always to give answer to every man that asketh you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, yet with meekness and fear:
v.16This passage
v.17For it is better, if the will of God should so will, that ye suffer for well-doing than for evil-doing.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Hebrews 9:14
how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish unto God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?
- 1 Peter 3:1
In like manner, ye wives, bein subjection to your own husbands; that, even if any obey not the word, they may without the word be gained by the behavior of their wives;
- Romans 9:1
I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience bearing witness with me in the Holy Spirit,
- 2 Timothy 1:3
I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers in a pure conscience, how unceasing is my remembrance of thee in my supplications, night and day
- 1 Peter 2:19
For this is acceptable, if for conscience toward God a man endureth griefs, suffering wrongfully.
- Hebrews 13:18
Pray for us: for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, desiring to live honorably in all things.