1 Peter 2:12

Maintain fine behavior among the nations. That way when they speak badly about you, they may see your good works and glorify God in the day of visitation (inspection).

Matthew 5:16

Likewise, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

1 Peter 3:16

Keep a good conscience. When you are spoken against, those who revile your good manner of life in Christ may be put to shame.

Psalm 50:23

Whoever offers thanks as a sacrifice honors me. I will let everyone who continues in my way see the salvation that comes from God.

Luke 19:44

They will knock you and your children down to the ground. They will not leave one stone upon another. What's more you do not know when this visit will take place.

2 Corinthians 8:21

for we think of honorable things, not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of men.

1 Peter 4:11

If any man speaks, speak as it were utterances of God. If any man ministers, minister with the strength which God supplies! May God be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ. The glory and dominion belong to God forever and ever. Amen.

Genesis 13:7-8

Quarreling arose between Abram's herdsmen and the herdsmen of Lot. The Canaanites and Perizzites were also living in the land at that time.

Psalm 37:14

The wicked have drawn the sword and bent their bow to throw down the afflicted and the needy, to slay those who are upright in conduct.

Isaiah 10:3

What will you do on the day you are called to account for these things, when destruction comes from far away? Where will you run for help? Where will you leave your wealth?

Matthew 5:11

Blessed are you when men revile you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake.

Matthew 9:8

But when the people saw it, they marveled, and glorified God who had given such authority to men.

Matthew 10:25

It is enough for the disciple (student) that he is like his teacher, and the servant like his master. If they called the master of the house Beelzebub (Satan), others of the household could also be called the same!

Luke 1:68

Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel. He has visited his people and brought them redemption. (Psalm 72:18)

Luke 6:22

Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they separate you from their company, and reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.

Acts 15:14

Simeon declared how God first visited the nations to take out of them a people for his name.

Acts 24:5-6

We have found this man to be a troublemaker who stirs up sedition (resists lawful authority) among all the Jews throughout the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.

Acts 24:13

Neither can they prove the things for which they now accuse me.

Acts 25:7

When he arrived the Jews who also came there from Jerusalem presented many grievous complaints against Paul. They could not prove them.

Romans 12:17

Return evil for evil to no man. Provide honest things in the sight of all men.

Romans 13:13

Let us walk honestly as in the daytime, not in rioting and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and loose conduct, not in strife and jealousy.

Romans 15:9

That the nations might glorify God for his mercy as it is written: For this cause I will confess you to the people of the nations, and sing to your name.

1 Corinthians 14:25

The secrets of his heart are made known. So falling down on his face he will worship God, and report, God is truly among you.

2 Corinthians 1:12

This is our pride and testimony of conscience. In holiness and Godly sincerity we behaved ourselves in the world, and more abundantly toward you. It was not by fleshly wisdom but by the grace of God.

2 Corinthians 13:7

Now I pray to God that you do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that you should do that which is honest, though we may seem disqualified.

Ephesians 2:3

We all once lived in the lust of our flesh, indulging the desires (lusts) of the flesh and of the mind. We were by nature children of anger and violent passion, like everyone else.

Ephesians 4:22

You put away your former way (course) (behavior) (conversation) of life, the old self that was corrupt with the lusts of deceit.

Philippians 1:27

Let your manner of life be worthy of the good news about Christ. Whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your conduct, that you stand fast in one spirit (common purpose) (mental disposition) (vital principle), with one mind striving together for the faith of the good news.

Philippians 2:15-16

That way you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation. You are seen as lights in the world.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, 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 about these things.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

That way you may walk honestly in the eyes of those on the outside and lack nothing.

1 Timothy 2:2

They should be made for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

1 Timothy 4:12

Let no man look down on your youth. Be an example to the believers in speech and conduct, in love, in faith and chasteness.

Titus 2:7-8

Be an example of good works in all things, showing no corruption in your doctrine.

Hebrews 13:5

You should be free from the love of money. Be content with what you have, for he has said: I will not leave you. I will not forsake you.

Hebrews 13:18

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

James 3:13

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his works are from meekness because of wisdom.

1 Peter 3:1-2

In like manner, you wives, be in subjection to your own husbands. Even if your husband does not obey God's word, he may be won without a word by observing the way you live.

1 Peter 4:14-16

If you are reproached for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.

2 Peter 3:11

Seeing that these things are thus all to be dissolved (destroyed), what manner of persons should you be in all holy living and godliness?

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
Your husband could see your chaste behavior coupled with respect (reverence).
Psalm 37:14
The wicked have drawn the sword and bent their bow to throw down the afflicted and the needy, to slay those who are upright in conduct.
Psalm 50:23
Whoever offers thanks as a sacrifice honors me. I will let everyone who continues in my way see the salvation that comes from God.
2 Corinthians 1:12
This is our pride and testimony of conscience. In holiness and Godly sincerity we behaved ourselves in the world, and more abundantly toward you. It was not by fleshly wisdom but by the grace of God.
Ephesians 2:3
We all once lived in the lust of our flesh, indulging the desires (lusts) of the flesh and of the mind. We were by nature children of anger and violent passion, like everyone else.
Ephesians 4:22
You put away your former way (course) (behavior) (conversation) of life, the old self that was corrupt with the lusts of deceit.
Philippians 1:27
Let your manner of life be worthy of the good news about Christ. Whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your conduct, that you stand fast in one spirit (common purpose) (mental disposition) (vital principle), with one mind striving together for the faith of the good news.
1 Timothy 4:12
Let no man look down on your youth. Be an example to the believers in speech and conduct, in love, in faith and chasteness.
Hebrews 13:5
You should be free from the love of money. Be content with what you have, for he has said: I will not leave you. I will not forsake you.
James 3:13
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his works are from meekness because of wisdom.
2 Peter 3:11
Seeing that these things are thus all to be dissolved (destroyed), what manner of persons should you be in all holy living and godliness?

Honest

Romans 12:17
Return evil for evil to no man. Provide honest things in the sight of all men.
Romans 13:13
Let us walk honestly as in the daytime, not in rioting and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and loose conduct, not in strife and jealousy.
2 Corinthians 8:21
for we think of honorable things, not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of men.
2 Corinthians 13:7
Now I pray to God that you do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that you should do that which is honest, though we may seem disqualified.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, 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 about these things.
1 Thessalonians 4:12
That way you may walk honestly in the eyes of those on the outside and lack nothing.
1 Timothy 2:2
They should be made for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
Hebrews 13:18
Pray for us, for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience. And we wish to live honorably in all things.

Among

Genesis 13:7
Quarreling arose between Abram's herdsmen and the herdsmen of Lot. The Canaanites and Perizzites were also living in the land at that time.
Philippians 2:15
That way you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation. You are seen as lights in the world.

They may

Matthew 5:16
Likewise, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
Titus 2:7
Be an example of good works in all things, showing no corruption in your doctrine.

Glorify

1 Peter 4:11
If any man speaks, speak as it were utterances of God. If any man ministers, minister with the strength which God supplies! May God be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ. The glory and dominion belong to God forever and ever. Amen.
Psalm 50:23
Whoever offers thanks as a sacrifice honors me. I will let everyone who continues in my way see the salvation that comes from God.
Romans 15:9
That the nations might glorify God for his mercy as it is written: For this cause I will confess you to the people of the nations, and sing to your name.
1 Corinthians 14:25
The secrets of his heart are made known. So falling down on his face he will worship God, and report, God is truly among you.

General references

Song of Songs 2:2
(The Beloved) My love among the daughters is like a lily among thorns.
Isaiah 32:16
Then justice will live in the wilderness, and righteousness will be at home in the fertile field.