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
Maintain fine behavior among the nations. That way when they speak badly about you, they may see your good works and glorify God in the day of visitation (inspection).
Titus 2:8
Have sound speech that cannot be condemned so the man opposing us may be ashamed and have nothing bad to say about us.
Falsely
Matthew 5:11
Blessed are you when men revile you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake.
Good
1 Peter 3:1
In like manner, you wives, be in subjection to your own husbands. Even if your husband does not obey God's word, he may be won without a word by observing the way you live.
General references
Acts 24:13
Neither can they prove the things for which they now accuse me.