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

Your husband could see your chaste behavior coupled with respect (reverence).

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Among

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

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

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

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

Glorify

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.

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

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.

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

(The Beloved) My love among the daughters is like a lily among thorns.

Then justice will live in the wilderness, and righteousness will be at home in the fertile field.