1 Peter 2:12

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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

when they observe your pure, reverent lives.

The wicked have drawn the sword and strung the bow
to bring down the afflicted and needy
and to slaughter those whose way is upright.

Whoever sacrifices a thank offering honors Me,
and whoever orders his conduct,
I will show him the salvation of God.”

For this is our confidence: The testimony of our conscience is that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially toward you, with God-given sincerity and purity, not by fleshly wisdom but by God’s grace.

We too all previously lived among them in our fleshly desires, carrying out the inclinations of our flesh and thoughts, and we were by nature children under wrath as the others were also.

You took off

your former way of life, the old self

that is corrupted by deceitful desires;

Just one thing: Live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or am absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind, working side by side for the faith that comes from the gospel,

Let no one despise your youth; instead, you should be an example to the believers in speech, in conduct, in love,

in faith, in purity.

Your life should be free from the love of money. Be satisfied with what you have, for He Himself has said, I will never leave you or forsake you.

Who is wise and has understanding among you? He should show his works by good conduct with wisdom’s gentleness.

Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, it is clear what sort of people you should be in holy conduct and godliness

Honest

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Try to do what is honorable in everyone’s eyes.

Let us walk with decency, as in the daylight: not in carousing and drunkenness; not in sexual impurity and promiscuity; not in quarreling and jealousy.

For we are making provision for what is right, not only before the Lord but also before men.

Now we pray to God that you do nothing wrong—not that we may appear to pass the test, but that you may do what is right, even though we may appear to fail.

Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise—dwell on these things.

so that you may walk properly

in the presence of outsiders and not be dependent on anyone.

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

Pray for us; for we are convinced that we have a clear conscience, wanting to conduct ourselves honorably in everything.

Among

and there was quarreling between the herdsmen of Abram’s livestock and the herdsmen of Lot’s livestock. At that time the Canaanites and the Perizzites were living in the land.

so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God who are faultless in a crooked and perverted generation, among whom you shine like stars in the world.

They may

In the same way, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

in everything. Make yourself an example of good works with integrity and dignity in your teaching.

Glorify

If anyone speaks, it should be as one who speaks God’s words; if anyone serves, it should be from the strength God provides, so that God may be glorified through Jesus Christ in everything. To Him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

Whoever sacrifices a thank offering honors Me,
and whoever orders his conduct,
I will show him the salvation of God.”

and so that Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written:

Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles,
and I will sing psalms to Your name.

The secrets of his heart will be revealed, and as a result he will fall facedown and worship God, proclaiming, “God is really among you.”

General references

M Like a lily among thorns,
so is my darling among the young women.

Then justice will inhabit the wilderness,
and righteousness will dwell in the orchard.