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 see your pure and reverent conduct.

Evil men draw their swords and prepare their bows, to bring down the oppressed and needy, and to slaughter those who are godly.

Whoever presents a thank-offering honors me. To whoever obeys my commands, I will reveal my power to deliver."

For our reason for confidence is this: the testimony of our conscience, that with pure motives and sincerity which are from God -- not by human wisdom but by the grace of God -- we conducted ourselves in the world, and all the more toward you.

among whom all of us also formerly lived out our lives in the cravings of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath even as the rest

You were taught with reference to your former way of life to lay aside the old man who is being corrupted in accordance with deceitful desires,

Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ so that -- whether I come and see you or whether I remain absent -- I should hear that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind, by contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,

Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in your speech, conduct, love, faithfulness, and purity.

Your conduct must be free from the love of money and you must be content with what you have, for he has said, "I will never leave you and I will never abandon you."

Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct he should show his works done in the gentleness that wisdom brings.

Since all these things are to melt away in this manner, what sort of people must we be, conducting our lives in holiness and godliness,

Honest

Do not repay anyone evil for evil; consider what is good before all people.

Let us live decently as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in discord and jealousy.

For we are concerned about what is right not only before the Lord but also before men.

Now we pray to God that you may not do anything wrong, not so that we may appear to have passed the test, but so that you may do what is right even if we may appear to have failed the test.

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things.

In this way you will live a decent life before outsiders and not be in need.

even for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to conduct ourselves rightly in every respect.

Among

So there were quarrels between Abram's herdsmen and Lot's herdsmen. (Now the Canaanites and the Perizzites were living in the land at that time.)

so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without blemish though you live in a crooked and perverse society, in which you shine as lights in the world

They may

In the same way, let your light shine before people, so that they can see your good deeds and give honor to your Father in heaven.

showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

Glorify

Whoever speaks, let it be with God's words. Whoever serves, do so with the strength that God supplies, so that in everything God will be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

Whoever presents a thank-offering honors me. To whoever obeys my commands, I will reveal my power to deliver."

and thus the Gentiles glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, "Because of this I will confess you among the Gentiles, and I will sing praises to your name."

The secrets of his heart are disclosed, and in this way he will fall down with his face to the ground and worship God, declaring, "God is really among you."

General references

The Lover to His Beloved: Like a lily among the thorns, so is my darling among the maidens.

Justice will settle down in the desert and fairness will live in the orchard.