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1 Peter 3:16

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

1 Peter 3:16

Verse 16 of 22

Scripture focus

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 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Peter 3:16

Theological / Devotional

Having. Or, “keeping.”

Conscience. Gr. suneidesis, literally, “knowing with oneself,” suggesting an inner self aware of its own thoughts (see on Rom. 2:15). The respect of others — to say nothing of self-respect — can be built on no other foundation than a “good conscience.”

Speak evil of you. See on ch. 2:12.

Ashamed. The honorable conduct of the maligned saints proves their accusers to be liars.

Falsely accuse. Gr. epereazd, “to treat abusively” (cf. Matt. 5:44; Luke 6:28; see on 1 Peter 2:12).

Conversation. Gr. anastrophe, “[moral] conduct” (see ch. 2:12; see on ch. 1:15).

In Christ. That is, in harmony with Christian principles.

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