1 Peter 2:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 2:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 2:12 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 2:12 — KJV
“Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation. whereas: or, wherein”
— 1 Peter 2:12 (KJV)
1 Peter 2:12 in Context — About the Book of 1 Peter
1 Peter is written to exiles under fire — believers scattered and slandered across Asia Minor. Peter, who once cracked under pressure, now teaches how to stand: a living hope through resurrection, holiness in a hostile culture, and casting all anxiety on the One who cares for you.
Cross-References for 1 Peter 2:12
“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.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:12: having, conversation, whereas
“Go and speak to Ebedmelech the Ethiopian, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will bring my words upon this city for evil, and not for good; and they shall be accomplished in that day before thee.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:12: speak, good, behold
“And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:12: good, behold, god
“But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:12: against, good, god
“Then my anger shall be kindled against them in that day, and I will forsake them, and I will hide my face from them, and they shall be devoured, and many evils and troubles shall befall them; so that they will say in that day, Are not these evils come upon us, because our God is not among us? befall: Heb. find”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:12: among, against, god
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