Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.
Whereas
Falsely
Good
General references
Bible References
Whereas
1 Peter 2:12
You should live such good lives before [unconverted] Gentiles, so that even though they accuse you of being evildoers, by seeing your good deeds, they will [be led to] honor God [for you] on the day He visits us again [i.e., to bring judgment].
Titus 2:8
and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that the person who opposes [us] will have to be ashamed for not having anything bad to say about us.
Falsely
Matthew 5:11
You will be blessed when people speak against you and harm you and say bad things about you that are untrue, because of [your devotion to] me.
Good
1 Peter 3:1
In the same way [that Jesus was submissive], you wives should submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, even though they may not obey the [Gospel] message [they have heard] they may, without your talking [to them about it],
General references
Acts 24:13
Neither can anyone prove to you the charges they are now bringing against me.