1-Peter 2:19 Themes and Topics

and keep a clear conscience, so that, when you are abused, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. Verse Concepts

holding faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and made shipwreck of their faith. Verse Concepts

For our boast is this: the testimony of our conscience, that with holiness and godly sincerity, not in worldly wisdom but in the grace of God, we have conducted ourselves in the world, and still more toward you. Verse Concepts

It is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinnersof whom I am the foremost. Verse Concepts

And so I do my best always to have a clear conscience before God and men. Verse Concepts

I am speaking the truth in Christ, I am not lying; my conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spirit, Verse Concepts

they must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. Verse Concepts

Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to live honorably in all things. Verse Concepts

For a man is approved if, mindful of God, he bears up under pain while suffering unjustly. Verse Concepts

Behold, we call those blessed who endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is full of compassion and mercy. Verse Concepts

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, for when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. Verse Concepts

And you will be hated by all for my name's sake. But he who endures to the end will be saved. Verse Concepts

It is for discipline that you endure. God is treating you as sons; for what son is there whom his father does not discipline? Verse Concepts

For a man is approved if, mindful of God, he bears up under pain while suffering unjustly. Verse Concepts

And you will be hated by all men for my name's sake. But he who endures to the end will be saved. Verse Concepts

Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God; consider the outcome of their life, and imitate their faith. Verse Concepts

Let no one look down on your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Verse Concepts

not as lording it over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. Verse Concepts

Show yourself in all respects an example of good deeds, and in your teaching show integrity, seriousness, and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing bad to say about us.

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You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit; so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. For not only has the word of the Lord sounded forth from you in Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone forth everywhere, so that we have no need to say anything.

As an example, brethren, of suffering and patience, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. Behold, we call those blessed who endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

Beloved, I urge you as aliens and strangers to abstain from fleshly lusts which wage war against your soul. Maintain good conduct among the Gentiles, so that in case they speak against you as wrongdoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation. Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the supreme authority, read more.
or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. For it is God's will that by doing right you should silence the ignorance of foolish men. Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a covering for evil; live as servants of God. Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king. Servants, be submissive to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but also to those who are overbearing. For a man is approved if, mindful of God, he bears up under pain while suffering unjustly. For what credit is it, if when you do wrong and are beaten for it you patiently endure? But if when you do right and suffer for it you patiently endure, you have favor with God. For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. "He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth;" when he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he uttered no threats, but he trusted himself to him who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were straying like sheep, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls.

For in this way in former times the holy women also, who hoped in God, used to adorn themselves, and were submissive to their own husbands; just as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. And you are her children if you do what is right and are not frightened by any fear.