Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Access to God » Admission into God's presence
Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? Or, who shall rise up in his holy place? Even he that hath clean hands, and a pure heart, and that hath not lift up his mind unto vanity, nor sworn to deceive his neighbour.
Open ye the gates, that the righteous people which keep the truth may enter in.
I am the door: by me, if any man enter in, he shall be safe, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
Jesus said unto him, "I am the way, the truth and the life. And no man cometh unto the father, but by me.
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by whom we have a way in, through faith, unto this grace wherein we stand and rejoice in hope of the praise that shall be given of God.
For through him we both have an open way in, in one spirit unto the father.
by whom we are bold to draw nigh in that trust, which we have by faith on him.
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Seeing, brethren, that by the means of the blood of Jesus, we may be bold to enter into that holy place,
For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord beholdeth them that do evil.
I know your works. Behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it, for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my sayings: and hast not denied my name.
exclusion Admission » Admission into God's presence
Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? Or, who shall rise up in his holy place? Even he that hath clean hands, and a pure heart, and that hath not lift up his mind unto vanity, nor sworn to deceive his neighbour.
Open ye the gates, that the righteous people which keep the truth may enter in.
I am the door: by me, if any man enter in, he shall be safe, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
Jesus said unto him, "I am the way, the truth and the life. And no man cometh unto the father, but by me.
Verse Concepts
Accepting ChristBaby JesusAbundant LifeJesusAbsolute TruthAccess To God, Through ChristCoolDeath Of A Loved OneFaith, As A Body Of BeliefsBecoming A Christianethics, basis ofeternal life, nature ofeternal life, gift ofAccess To God, By Means OfClaimsGospel, Essence OfLife, Of FaithMediationOrthodoxy, In NtHighwayRevelation, In NtSociety, Negative Aspects OfUniquenessWay, The
TruthSpiritual Life, Nature OfNames And Titles For ChristThe I Am's Of ChristChrist The DoorAdmission Into God's PresenceAsking In Jesus NameNew Birth, Necessity OfComing To GodLife In ChristOnly OnceLife Is In ChristThe FatherEternal lifenatural LifeThe ResurrectionAccess to GodAnxiety And StressGoing To HeavenTelling The TruthLiving For GodLife Purposechristreality
by whom we have a way in, through faith, unto this grace wherein we stand and rejoice in hope of the praise that shall be given of God.
For through him we both have an open way in, in one spirit unto the father.
by whom we are bold to draw nigh in that trust, which we have by faith on him.
Verse Concepts
AssuranceAdoption, Results OfAccess To God, Through ChristFaith, As Basis Of SalvationAssurance, By Faith In ChristAccess To God, The Characteristics OfAssurance, nature ofMission, Of Jesus ChristOptimismPrayer, And FaithPrayer, As A Relationship With GodReconciliation, Of The World To GodAdmission Into God's PresenceBenefits Of Faith In ChristBeing Strong
Seeing, brethren, that by the means of the blood of Jesus, we may be bold to enter into that holy place,
For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord beholdeth them that do evil.
I know your works. Behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it, for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my sayings: and hast not denied my name.
Conduct » Christian conduct
But speak thou that which becometh wholesome learning: That the elder men be sober, honest, discreet, sound in the faith, in love and in patience. And the elder women likewise that they be in such raiment as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much drinking, but teachers of honest things, read more.
to make the young women soberminded, to love their husbands, to love their children, to be of discreet, chaste, housewifely, good, and obedient unto their own husbands, that the word of God be not evil spoken of. Young men likewise exhort that they be sober minded. Above all things, show thyself an example of good works with uncorrupt doctrine, with honesty, and with the wholesome word which cannot be rebuked, that he which withstandeth may be ashamed, having no thing in you that he may dispraise. The servants exhort to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please in all things, not answering again, neither be pickers, but that they show all good faithfulness, that they may do worship to the doctrine of God our saviour in all things. For the grace of God, that bringeth salvation unto all men, hath appeared and teacheth us that we should deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, and that we should live sober minded, righteously, and godly in this present world, looking for that blessed hope and glorious appearing of the mighty God, and of our saviour Jesus Christ: which gave himself for us, to redeem us from all unrighteousness, and to purge us a peculiar people unto himself, fervently given unto good works. These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke, with all commanding. See that no man despise thee.
to make the young women soberminded, to love their husbands, to love their children, to be of discreet, chaste, housewifely, good, and obedient unto their own husbands, that the word of God be not evil spoken of. Young men likewise exhort that they be sober minded. Above all things, show thyself an example of good works with uncorrupt doctrine, with honesty, and with the wholesome word which cannot be rebuked, that he which withstandeth may be ashamed, having no thing in you that he may dispraise. The servants exhort to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please in all things, not answering again, neither be pickers, but that they show all good faithfulness, that they may do worship to the doctrine of God our saviour in all things. For the grace of God, that bringeth salvation unto all men, hath appeared and teacheth us that we should deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, and that we should live sober minded, righteously, and godly in this present world, looking for that blessed hope and glorious appearing of the mighty God, and of our saviour Jesus Christ: which gave himself for us, to redeem us from all unrighteousness, and to purge us a peculiar people unto himself, fervently given unto good works. These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke, with all commanding. See that no man despise thee.
In conclusion, be ye all of one mind, one suffer with another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous, not rendering evil for evil, neither rebuke for rebuke: but contrariwise, bless: remembering that ye are thereunto called, even that ye should be heirs of blessing. If any man long after life, and loveth to see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips, that they speak not guile: read more.
Let him eschew evil and do good: let him seek peace, and ensue it. For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord beholdeth them that do evil.
Let him eschew evil and do good: let him seek peace, and ensue it. For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord beholdeth them that do evil.
Eye » Anthropomorphic uses of
For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord beholdeth them that do evil.
Behold, the eye of the LORD looketh unto them that fear him, and upon them that put their trust in his mercy, that he may deliver their soul from death, and to feed them in the time of dearth.
For the eyes of the LORD are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers.
He will not suffer thy foot to be moved, and he that keepeth thee will not sleep. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD himself is thy keeper; the LORD is thy defense upon thy righthand,
When ye hold out your hands, I will turn my eyes from you. And though ye make many prayers, yet will I hear nothing at all; for your hands are full of blood.
For Jerusalem is overthrown, and Judah must fall to the ground, because that both their words and counsels are against the LORD, they provoke the presence of his Majesty unto anger.
Behold, the eyes of the LORD are upon the realm that sinneth, to root it clean out of the earth: Nevertheless I will not utterly destroy the house of Jacob, sayeth the LORD.
Thine eyes are clean, thou mayest not see evil, thou cannot behold the thing that is wicked. Wherefore then doest thou look upon the ungodly, and holdest thy tongue, when the wicked devoureth the man that is better than himself?
God » Hand of » Hearing of
For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord beholdeth them that do evil.
And it shall be, that before they call, I shall answer them. While they are yet but thinking how to speak, I shall hear them.
Behold, the hire of the laborers which have reaped down your fields - which hire is of you kept back by fraud - crieth: and the cries of them which have reaped, are entered into the ears of the Lord of Hosts.
He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? He that made the eye, shall not he see?
For the eyes of the LORD are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers.
Behold, the LORD's hand is not so shortened that it cannot help, neither is his ear so stopped that it may not hear.
In my tribulation I called to the LORD, and cried to my God. And he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry entered into his ears.
Hearing » Careless, characteristics of » Divine, God attentive to the prayers of the saints
For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord beholdeth them that do evil.
And it shall be, that before they call, I shall answer them. While they are yet but thinking how to speak, I shall hear them.
Behold, the hire of the laborers which have reaped down your fields - which hire is of you kept back by fraud - crieth: and the cries of them which have reaped, are entered into the ears of the Lord of Hosts.
He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? He that made the eye, shall not he see?
For the eyes of the LORD are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers.
Behold, the LORD's hand is not so shortened that it cannot help, neither is his ear so stopped that it may not hear.
In my tribulation I called to the LORD, and cried to my God. And he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry entered into his ears.
Opposition » Who the lord opposes
For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord beholdeth them that do evil.
Then shall Zion say, "God hath forsaken me, and the LORD hath forgotten me." Doth a wife forget the child of her womb, and the son who she hath born? And though she do forget, yet will not I forget thee. Behold, I have written thee up upon my hands, thy walls are ever in my sight. read more.
They that have broken thee down, shall make haste to build thee up again: and they that made thee waste, shall dwell in thee. Lift up thine eyes, and look about thee: all these shall gather them together, and come to thee. As truly as I live, sayeth the LORD, thou shalt put them all upon thee as an apparel, and gird them to thee, as an bride doth her jewels. As for thy land that lieth desolate, wasted and destroyed: it shall be too narrow for them, that shall dwell in it. And they that would devour thee, shall be far away. Then the child whom the barren shall bring forth unto thee, shall say in thine ear, "This place is too narrow, sit nigh together, that I may have room." Then shalt thou think by thyself, "Who hath begotten me these? Seeing I am barren and alone, a captive and an outcast? And who hath nourished them up for me? I am desolate and alone, but from whence come these?" And therefore thus sayeth the LORD God: Behold, I will stretch out mine hand to the Gentiles, and set up my token to the people. They shall bring thy sons in their laps, and carry thy daughters unto thee upon their shoulders. For kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and Queens shall be thy nursing mothers. They shall fall before thee with their faces flat upon the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet: that thou mayest know, how that I am the LORD. And who so putteth his trust in me, shall not be confounded. Who spoileth the giant of his prey? Or, who taketh the prisoners from the mighty? And therefore thus sayeth the LORD: The prisoners shall be taken from the giant, and the spoil delivered from the violent; for I will maintain thy cause against thine adversaries, and save thy sons.
They that have broken thee down, shall make haste to build thee up again: and they that made thee waste, shall dwell in thee. Lift up thine eyes, and look about thee: all these shall gather them together, and come to thee. As truly as I live, sayeth the LORD, thou shalt put them all upon thee as an apparel, and gird them to thee, as an bride doth her jewels. As for thy land that lieth desolate, wasted and destroyed: it shall be too narrow for them, that shall dwell in it. And they that would devour thee, shall be far away. Then the child whom the barren shall bring forth unto thee, shall say in thine ear, "This place is too narrow, sit nigh together, that I may have room." Then shalt thou think by thyself, "Who hath begotten me these? Seeing I am barren and alone, a captive and an outcast? And who hath nourished them up for me? I am desolate and alone, but from whence come these?" And therefore thus sayeth the LORD God: Behold, I will stretch out mine hand to the Gentiles, and set up my token to the people. They shall bring thy sons in their laps, and carry thy daughters unto thee upon their shoulders. For kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and Queens shall be thy nursing mothers. They shall fall before thee with their faces flat upon the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet: that thou mayest know, how that I am the LORD. And who so putteth his trust in me, shall not be confounded. Who spoileth the giant of his prey? Or, who taketh the prisoners from the mighty? And therefore thus sayeth the LORD: The prisoners shall be taken from the giant, and the spoil delivered from the violent; for I will maintain thy cause against thine adversaries, and save thy sons.
But the face of the LORD is against them that do evil, to root out the remembrance of them from the earth.
"Therefore, thus sayeth the LORD: behold, I will upon the prophets, that steal my word privily from every man. Behold, here am I, sayeth the LORD, against the prophets that take upon their tongues to speak: The LORD hath said it. Behold, here am I, sayeth the LORD, against those prophets that dare prophesy lies, and deceive my people with their vanities, and miracles, whom I never sent, nor commanded them. They shall do this people great harm, sayeth the LORD.
Thus sayeth the LORD God: Woe be unto those foolish prophets that follow their own spirit, and speak where they see nothing. O Israel, thy prophets are like the foxes upon the dry field: For they stand not in the gaps, neither made they a hedge for the house of Israel, that men might abide the peril in the day of the LORD. read more.
Vain things they see, and tell lies to maintain their preachings withal. 'The LORD,' say they, 'hath spoken it' - when in very deed the LORD hath not sent them. Vain visions have ye seen, and spoken false prophesies, when ye say, 'The LORD hath spoken it,' whereas I never said it. Therefore, thus sayeth the LORD God. Because your words be vain, and ye seek out lies: Behold, I will upon you, sayeth the LORD.
Vain things they see, and tell lies to maintain their preachings withal. 'The LORD,' say they, 'hath spoken it' - when in very deed the LORD hath not sent them. Vain visions have ye seen, and spoken false prophesies, when ye say, 'The LORD hath spoken it,' whereas I never said it. Therefore, thus sayeth the LORD God. Because your words be vain, and ye seek out lies: Behold, I will upon you, sayeth the LORD.
Opposition » Who cannot be opposed
They shall fight against thee, but they shall not be able to overcome thee: for I am with thee, to deliver thee, sayeth the LORD."
What shall we then say unto these things? if God be on our side: who can be against us?
For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord beholdeth them that do evil. Moreover, who is it that will harm you if ye follow that which is good? Notwithstanding, happy are ye if ye suffer for righteousness' sake. Yea, and fear not though they seem terrible unto you, neither be troubled:
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Access in
Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? Or, who shall rise up in his holy place? Even he that hath clean hands, and a pure heart, and that hath not lift up his mind unto vanity, nor sworn to deceive his neighbour.
Open ye the gates, that the righteous people which keep the truth may enter in.
I am the door: by me, if any man enter in, he shall be safe, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
Jesus said unto him, "I am the way, the truth and the life. And no man cometh unto the father, but by me.
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TruthSpiritual Life, Nature OfNames And Titles For ChristThe I Am's Of ChristChrist The DoorAdmission Into God's PresenceAsking In Jesus NameNew Birth, Necessity OfComing To GodLife In ChristOnly OnceLife Is In ChristThe FatherEternal lifenatural LifeThe ResurrectionAccess to GodAnxiety And StressGoing To HeavenTelling The TruthLiving For GodLife Purposechristreality
by whom we have a way in, through faith, unto this grace wherein we stand and rejoice in hope of the praise that shall be given of God.
For through him we both have an open way in, in one spirit unto the father.
by whom we are bold to draw nigh in that trust, which we have by faith on him.
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Seeing, brethren, that by the means of the blood of Jesus, we may be bold to enter into that holy place,
For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord beholdeth them that do evil.
I know your works. Behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it, for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my sayings: and hast not denied my name.
Prayer » Whose prayer the lord hears
For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord beholdeth them that do evil.
For thou, LORD, art my hope; thou hast set thine house of defense very high. There shall no evil happen unto thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. read more.
They shall bear thee in their hands, that thou hurt not thy foot against a stone. Thou shalt go upon the Lion and Adder, the young Lion and the Dragon shalt thou tread under thy feet. Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him; I will set him up out of all danger, for he hath known my name. When he calleth upon me, I shall hear him: Yea I am with him in his trouble; whereout I will deliver him, and bring him to honour.
They shall bear thee in their hands, that thou hurt not thy foot against a stone. Thou shalt go upon the Lion and Adder, the young Lion and the Dragon shalt thou tread under thy feet. Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him; I will set him up out of all danger, for he hath known my name. When he calleth upon me, I shall hear him: Yea I am with him in his trouble; whereout I will deliver him, and bring him to honour.
The LORD is far from the ungodly; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
"He chasteneth him with sickness, and bringeth him to his bed: he layeth sore punishment upon his bones, so that his life may away with no bread, and his soul abhorreth to eat any dainty meat: Insomuch that his body is clean consumed away, and his bones appear no more. read more.
His soul draweth on to destruction, and his life to death. Now if there be a messenger, one among a thousand sent for to speak unto man, and to show him the right way; then the LORD is merciful unto him, and sayeth, 'He shall be delivered, that he fall not down to destruction, for I am sufficiently reconciled.' Then his flesh, which hath been in misery and trouble, shall be as it was in his youth. For if he submit himself unto God, he is gracious, and showeth him his countenance joyfully, and rewardeth man for his righteousness.
His soul draweth on to destruction, and his life to death. Now if there be a messenger, one among a thousand sent for to speak unto man, and to show him the right way; then the LORD is merciful unto him, and sayeth, 'He shall be delivered, that he fall not down to destruction, for I am sufficiently reconciled.' Then his flesh, which hath been in misery and trouble, shall be as it was in his youth. For if he submit himself unto God, he is gracious, and showeth him his countenance joyfully, and rewardeth man for his righteousness.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are objects of God's watchful care
For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord beholdeth them that do evil.
For the eyes of the LORD are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers.
He turneth not his eyes away from the righteous; he setteth up kings in their throne, and confirmeth them, so that they alway sit therein.
The LORD will not let the soul of the righteous suffer hunger; but he putteth the ungodly from his desire.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Have their prayers heard
For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord beholdeth them that do evil.
The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth them, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
The LORD is far from the ungodly; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
Seeing » The eyes of the lord
For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord beholdeth them that do evil.
The eyes of the LORD look on every place; both upon the good and bad.
For the eyes of the LORD behold all the earth, to strengthen the hearts of them that are whole with him. Herein thou hast done foolishly, and therefore from henceforth thou shalt have war."
The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD's seat is in heaven. His eyes consider the poor, and his eyelids try the children of men.
For every man's ways are open in the sight of the LORD, and he pondereth all their goings.
For the eyes of the LORD are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers.
Behold, the eyes of the LORD are upon the realm that sinneth, to root it clean out of the earth: Nevertheless I will not utterly destroy the house of Jacob, sayeth the LORD.
Say unto God, "O how wonderful are thy works? Through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies be found liars unto thee. For all the world shall worship thee, sing of thee, and praise thy name." Selah. O come hither and behold the works of God; which is so wonderful in his doings among the children of men. read more.
He turned the sea into dry land, so that they went through the water on foot; there did we rejoice thereof. He ruleth with his power forever. His eyes behold the people; the renegades shall not be able to exalt themselves. Selah.
He turned the sea into dry land, so that they went through the water on foot; there did we rejoice thereof. He ruleth with his power forever. His eyes behold the people; the renegades shall not be able to exalt themselves. Selah.
Behold, the eye of the LORD looketh unto them that fear him, and upon them that put their trust in his mercy,
The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge; but as for the words of the despiteful, he bringeth them to naught.
And why? His eyes look upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings. There is no darkness, nor thick shadow, that can hide the wicked doers from him. For no man shall be suffered to go into judgment with God.
Thou showest mercy upon thousands, thou recompensest the wickedness of the fathers, into the bosom of the children that come after them. Thou art the great and mighty God, whose name is the LORD of Hosts: great in counsel, and infinite in thought. Thine eyes look upon all the ways of men's children, to reward every one after his way, and according to the fruits of his inventions.
Suffering » Those that suffer for jesus Christ
for as many as are led by the spirit of God: they are the sons of God. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage to fear anymore, but ye have received the spirit of adoption whereby we cry, "Abba father." The same spirit certifieth our spirit that we are the sons of God. read more.
If we be sons, we are also heirs: the heirs, I mean, of God: and heirs annexed with Christ. If so be that we suffer together, that we may be glorified together.
If we be sons, we are also heirs: the heirs, I mean, of God: and heirs annexed with Christ. If so be that we suffer together, that we may be glorified together.
Forasmuch as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he which suffereth in the flesh ceaseth from sin,
For as the afflictions of Christ are plenteous in us: even so is our consolation plenteous by Christ.
Herefore I suffer all things, for the elects' sakes, that they might also obtain that salvation which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. It is a true saying: If we be dead with him, we also shall live with him; If we be patient, we shall also reign with him; If we deny him, he also shall deny us;
"And unto the angel of the congregation of Smyrna write, 'These things saith he that is first, and the last, which was dead and is alive: I know thy works and tribulation and poverty, but thou art rich. And I know the blasphemy of them which call themselves Jews and are not, but are the congregation of Satan. Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer. Behold, the devil shall cast of you into prison, to tempt you, and ye shall have tribulation ten days. Be faithful unto the death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
And I saw seats, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God: which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had taken his mark upon their foreheads, or on their hands: and they lived, and reigned with Christ a thousand years. But the others of the dead men lived not again, until the thousand years were finished. This is that first resurrection. Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection. For on such shall the second death have no power, for they shall be the priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.
But the things that were vantage unto me I counted loss for Christ's sake. Yea I think all things but loss for that excellent knowledge's sake of Christ Jesus my Lord. For whom I have counted all thing loss, and do judge them but dung, that I might win Christ, and might be found in him, not having mine own righteousness which is of the law: But that which springeth of the faith which is in Christ. I mean, the righteousness which cometh of God through faith read more.
in knowing him, and the virtue of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his passions, that I might be conformable unto his death,
in knowing him, and the virtue of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his passions, that I might be conformable unto his death,
For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord beholdeth them that do evil. Moreover, who is it that will harm you if ye follow that which is good? Notwithstanding, happy are ye if ye suffer for righteousness' sake. Yea, and fear not though they seem terrible unto you, neither be troubled: read more.
but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. Be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, and that with meekness and fear: having a good conscience, that when they backbite you as evil doers, they may be ashamed, forasmuch as they have falsely accused your good conversation in Christ. It is better - if the will of God be so - that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.
but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. Be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, and that with meekness and fear: having a good conscience, that when they backbite you as evil doers, they may be ashamed, forasmuch as they have falsely accused your good conversation in Christ. It is better - if the will of God be so - that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.