1 Peter 2:12

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

Your conversation

Honest

Among

Genesis 13:7

Philippians 2:15

They may

Matthew 5:16

Titus 2:7

Glorify

General references

Song of Songs 2:2

Isaiah 32:16

Bible References

Your conversation

seeing your pure behavior in fear.

The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, to kill those who are upright in the way.

Whoever offers the sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifies me, and prepares his way so that I will show God's salvation to him."

For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience, that with pure motives and sincerity of God, not in fleshly wisdom but in the grace of God we conducted ourselves in the world, and more abundantly toward you.

among whom we also all once lived in the lust of our flesh, doing the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest.

that you put away, as concerning your former way of life, the old man, that grows corrupt after the lusts of deceit;

Only let your manner of life be worthy of the Good News of Christ, that, whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your state, that you stand firm in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the Good News;

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in faith, and in purity.

Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, "I will never leave you or forsake you."

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.

Therefore since all these things will be destroyed like this, what kind of people ought you to be in holy living and godliness,

Honest

Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.

Let us walk properly, as in the day; not in reveling and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and lustful acts, and not in strife and jealousy.

Having regard for honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

Now we pray to God that you do no evil; not that we may appear approved, but that you may do that which is honorable, though we are as reprobate.

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think on these things.

that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and may have need of nothing.

for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.

Pray for us, for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, desiring to live honorably in all things.

Among

There was a strife between the herdsmen of Abram's livestock and the herdsmen of Lot's livestock: and the Canaanite and the Perizzite lived in the land at that time.

that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you are seen as lights in the world,

They may

Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

in all things showing yourself an example of good works. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness,

Glorify

If anyone speaks, let it be as it were the very words of God. If anyone serves, let it be as of the strength which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Whoever offers the sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifies me, and prepares his way so that I will show God's salvation to him."

and that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, "therefore I will give praise to you among the Gentiles, and sing to your name."

And thus the secrets of his heart are revealed. So he will fall down on his face and worship God, declaring that God is among you indeed.

General references

As a lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters.

Then justice will dwell in the wilderness; and righteousness will remain in the fruitful field.