1 Peter 2:12

Continue to live such upright lives among the gentiles that, when they slander you as practicers of evil, they may see your good actions and glorify God when he visits them.

Matthew 5:16

In the same way, let your light shine before people in such a way that they will see your good actions and glorify your Father in heaven."

1 Peter 3:16

But do this gently and respectfully, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak evil of your good conduct in the Messiah will be ashamed of slandering you.

Psalm 50:23

Whoever offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifies me, and I will reveal the salvation of God to whomever continues in my way." To the Director: A Davidic Psalm. When the prophet Nathan came to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.

Luke 19:44

They will level you to the ground you and those who live within your city limits. They will not leave one stone on another within your walls, because you didn't recognize the time when you were visited."

2 Corinthians 8:21

We intend to do what is right, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of people.

1 Peter 4:11

Whoever speaks must speak God's words. Whoever serves must serve with the strength that God supplies, so that in every way God may be glorified through Jesus, the Messiah. Glory and power belong to him forever and ever! Amen.

Genesis 13:7-8

There was strife between the herdsmen in charge of Abram's livestock and the herdsmen in charge of Lot's livestock. Also, at that time the Canaanites and the Perizzites were living in the land.

Psalm 37:14

The wicked take out a sword and bend the bow, to bring down the humble and the poor to slay those who are righteous in conduct.

Isaiah 10:3

What will you do on the day of Judgment, in the calamity that will come from far away? To whom will you run for help, and where will you leave your wealth,

Matthew 5:11

"How blessed are you whenever people insult you, persecute you, and say all sorts of evil things against you falsely because of me!

Matthew 9:8

When the crowds saw this, they became frightened and glorified God for giving such authority to humans.

Matthew 10:25

It is enough for a disciple to be like his teacher and a slave to be like his master. If they have called the head of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they do the same to those of his household!"

Luke 1:68

"Blessed be the Lord God of Israel! He has taken care of his people and has set them free.

Luke 6:22

"How blessed are you whenever people hate you, avoid you, insult you, and slander you because of the Son of Man!

Acts 15:14

Simeon has explained how God first showed his concern for the gentiles by taking from among them a people for his name.

Acts 24:5-6

For we have found this man a perfect pest and an agitator among all Jews throughout the world. He is a ringleader in the sect of the Nazarenes

Acts 24:13

and they cannot prove to you the charges they are now bringing against me.

Acts 25:7

When Paul arrived, the Jewish leaders who had come down from Jerusalem surrounded him and began bringing a number of serious charges against him that they couldn't prove.

Romans 12:17

Do not pay anyone back evil for evil, but focus your thoughts on what is right in the sight of all people.

Romans 13:13

Let's behave decently, as people who live in the light of day. No wild parties, drunkenness, sexual immorality, promiscuity, quarreling, or jealousy!

Romans 15:9

so that the gentiles may glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, "That is why I will praise you among the gentiles; I will sing praises to your name."

1 Corinthians 14:25

His secret, inner heart will become known, and so he will bow down to the ground and worship God, declaring, "God is truly among you!"

2 Corinthians 1:12

For this is what we boast about: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world with pure motives and godly sincerity, without earthly wisdom but with God's grace especially toward you.

2 Corinthians 13:7

We pray to God that you will not do anything wrong not to show that we have not failed the test, but so that you may do what is right, even if we seem to have failed.

Ephesians 2:3

Indeed, all of us once behaved like them in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of our flesh and senses. By nature we were destined for wrath, just like everyone else.

Ephesians 4:22

Regarding your former way of life, you were taught to strip off your old nature, which is being ruined by its deceptive desires,

Philippians 1:27

The only thing that matters is that you continue to live as good citizens in a manner worthy of the gospel of the Messiah. Then, whether I come to see you or whether I stay away, I may hear all about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, struggling with one mind for the faith of the gospel,

Philippians 2:15-16

so that you may be blameless and innocent, God's children without any faults among a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine like stars in the world

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is fair, whatever is pure, whatever is acceptable, whatever is commendable, if there is anything of excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy keep thinking about these things.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

so that you may win the respect of outsiders, and have need of nothing.

1 Timothy 2:2

for kings, and for everyone who has authority, so that we might lead a quiet and peaceful life with all godliness and dignity.

1 Timothy 4:12

Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for other believers in your speech, behavior, love, faithfulness, and purity.

Titus 2:7-8

Always set an example for others by doing good actions. Teach with integrity and dignity.

Hebrews 13:5

Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have, for God has said, "I will never leave you or abandon you."

Hebrews 13:18

Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.

James 3:13

Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his noble conduct that his actions are done humbly and wisely.

1 Peter 3:1-2

In a similar way, you wives must submit yourselves to your husbands so that, even if some of them refuse to obey the word, they may be won over without a word through your conduct as wives

1 Peter 4:14-16

If you are insulted because of the name of the Messiah, you are blessed, for the glorious Spirit of God is resting on you.

2 Peter 3:11

Since everything will be destroyed in this way, think of the kind of holy and godly people you ought to be

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.

General references

Bible References

Your conversation

1 Peter 3:2
when they see your pure and reverent lives.
Psalm 37:14
The wicked take out a sword and bend the bow, to bring down the humble and the poor to slay those who are righteous in conduct.
Psalm 50:23
Whoever offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifies me, and I will reveal the salvation of God to whomever continues in my way." To the Director: A Davidic Psalm. When the prophet Nathan came to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.
2 Corinthians 1:12
For this is what we boast about: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world with pure motives and godly sincerity, without earthly wisdom but with God's grace especially toward you.
Ephesians 2:3
Indeed, all of us once behaved like them in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of our flesh and senses. By nature we were destined for wrath, just like everyone else.
Ephesians 4:22
Regarding your former way of life, you were taught to strip off your old nature, which is being ruined by its deceptive desires,
Philippians 1:27
The only thing that matters is that you continue to live as good citizens in a manner worthy of the gospel of the Messiah. Then, whether I come to see you or whether I stay away, I may hear all about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, struggling with one mind for the faith of the gospel,
1 Timothy 4:12
Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for other believers in your speech, behavior, love, faithfulness, and purity.
Hebrews 13:5
Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have, for God has said, "I will never leave you or abandon you."
James 3:13
Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his noble conduct that his actions are done humbly and wisely.
2 Peter 3:11
Since everything will be destroyed in this way, think of the kind of holy and godly people you ought to be

Honest

Romans 12:17
Do not pay anyone back evil for evil, but focus your thoughts on what is right in the sight of all people.
Romans 13:13
Let's behave decently, as people who live in the light of day. No wild parties, drunkenness, sexual immorality, promiscuity, quarreling, or jealousy!
2 Corinthians 8:21
We intend to do what is right, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of people.
2 Corinthians 13:7
We pray to God that you will not do anything wrong not to show that we have not failed the test, but so that you may do what is right, even if we seem to have failed.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is fair, whatever is pure, whatever is acceptable, whatever is commendable, if there is anything of excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy keep thinking about these things.
1 Thessalonians 4:12
so that you may win the respect of outsiders, and have need of nothing.
1 Timothy 2:2
for kings, and for everyone who has authority, so that we might lead a quiet and peaceful life with all godliness and dignity.
Hebrews 13:18
Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.

Among

Genesis 13:7
There was strife between the herdsmen in charge of Abram's livestock and the herdsmen in charge of Lot's livestock. Also, at that time the Canaanites and the Perizzites were living in the land.
Philippians 2:15
so that you may be blameless and innocent, God's children without any faults among a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine like stars in the world

They may

Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine before people in such a way that they will see your good actions and glorify your Father in heaven."
Titus 2:7
Always set an example for others by doing good actions. Teach with integrity and dignity.

Glorify

1 Peter 4:11
Whoever speaks must speak God's words. Whoever serves must serve with the strength that God supplies, so that in every way God may be glorified through Jesus, the Messiah. Glory and power belong to him forever and ever! Amen.
Psalm 50:23
Whoever offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifies me, and I will reveal the salvation of God to whomever continues in my way." To the Director: A Davidic Psalm. When the prophet Nathan came to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.
Romans 15:9
so that the gentiles may glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, "That is why I will praise you among the gentiles; I will sing praises to your name."
1 Corinthians 14:25
His secret, inner heart will become known, and so he will bow down to the ground and worship God, declaring, "God is truly among you!"

General references

Song of Songs 2:2
Like a lily among thorns, so is my darling among the young women.
Isaiah 32:16
"Then justice will live in the wilderness, and righteousness will dwell in the fertile field.

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