1 Peter 3:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 3:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 3:16 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 3:16 — KJV
“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)
1 Peter 3:16 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 3:16
“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”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:16: having, good, whereas
“Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:16: having, evil, may
“And he said to David, Thou art more righteous than I: for thou hast rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded thee evil.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:16: good, whereas, evil
“And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may enquire of the LORD: but I hate him; for he doth not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:16: good, evil, may
“And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, by whom we may enquire of the LORD: but I hate him; for he never prophesied good unto me, but always evil: the same is Micaiah the son of Imla. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:16: good, evil, may
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