1 Peter 3:16

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

In context

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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1 Peter 3:16 in every translation

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.
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.
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.
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.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: having a good conscience, that in that in which they speak against you as evil-doers, they may be ashamed who are traducing your good behaviour in Christ;
DBY Darby Translation: having a good conscience, that [as to that] in which they speak against you as evildoers, they may be ashamed who calumniate your good conversation in Christ.
WBS Webster Bible: Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evil-doers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good deportment in Christ.