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

Philippians 2:15

They may

Matthew 5:16

Titus 2:7

Glorify

1 Peter 4:11

Romans 15:9

1 Corinthians 14:25

Bible References

Your conversation

when they see how chaste and respectful you are.

For my boast is this, to which my conscience testifies, that before the world, but especially before you, I have acted from pure motives and in sincerity before God, not depending on worldly wisdom but on God's unmerited favor.

once lived while gratifying the cravings of our lower nature, as we continued to carry out the impulses of our lower nature and its thoughts, and by nature we were exposed to God's wrath, as the rest of mankind.

to lay aside, with your former way of living, your old self which is on the way to destruction in accordance with its deceptive impulses;

Only you must practice living lives that are worthy of the good news, so that whether I come and see you or stay away, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, and that with one purpose you are continuing to cooperate in the fight for faith in the good news.

Let no one think little of you because you are young, but always set an example for believers, in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity.

You must have a turn of mind that is free from avarice; you must be content with what you have, for God Himself has said, "I will never fail you, I will never forsake you."

Who among you is wise and intelligent? Let him show by his noble living that his good deeds are done in humility, which wisdom prompts.

If all these things are to be dissolved in this way, what men you ought to be! What holy and pious lives you ought to lead,

Honest

Stop returning evil for evil to anyone. Always see to it that your affairs are right in the sight of everybody.

Let us live becomingly for people who are in the light of day, not in carousing and drunkenness, nor in sexual immorality and licentiousness, nor in quarreling and jealousy.

For I am taking the precaution to do what is right, not only in the sight of the Lord but also in the eyes of men.

But I am praying God that you may never do anything wrong, not to show that I am standing the test, but that you should continue doing right, though I should fail to stand the test.

Now, brothers, practice thinking on what is true, what is honorable, what is right, what is pure, what is lovable, what is high-toned, yes, on everything that is excellent or praiseworthy.

so that you may live influentially with the outsiders, and not be dependent on anybody.

for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead peaceful, quiet lives in perfect piety and seriousness.

Pray for me, for I am sure that I have a clear conscience, and in everything I want to live a noble life.

Among

so that you may prove to be blameless and spotless, faultless children of God in a crooked and perverted age, in which you shine as light-bearers in the world as you continue

They may

Let your light shine before people in such a way that they may see your good deeds, and praise your Father in heaven.

In everything you yourself continue to set them a worthy example of doing good; be sincere and serious in your teaching,

Glorify

If anyone is preaching, let him do it as one who utters the oracles of God; if anyone is rendering any service to others, let him do it with all the strength that God supplies, so that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

and for the heathen peoples to praise God for His mercy, as the Scripture says: "For this I will give thanks to you among the heathen, and will sing praises to your name."

the secrets of his heart are laid bare, he falls upon his face and worships God, declaring, "God is really among you."