1 Peter 3:16

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.

Cross-references

1 Peter 3:21 defines baptism as an appeal for a good conscience—the same conscience believers must maintain in 1 Peter 3:16.

1 Peter 3:2 Parallel

In 1 Peter 3:2, the same phrase 'see your pure conduct' directly parallels the good conduct that silences slanderers here.

1 Peter 3:1 Parallel

In 1 Peter 3:1, a wife's conduct can win her husband without words — same theme of conduct silencing critics.

1 Peter 2:12 gives the same logic: honorable conduct silences slanderers, forming a direct parallel within Peter's own letter.

1 Peter 4:14 promises blessing when insulted for Christ - the same situation where a clear conscience silences slanderers.

1 Peter 4:4 Parallel

1 Peter 4:4 describes unbelievers heaping abuse on believers for not joining their sins - the exact slander that a clear conscience answers.

1 Peter 1:15 commands holiness in all conduct - the foundation for the good behavior that silences slanderers in 3:16.

2 Corinthians 1:12 boasts of a conscience testifying to godly behavior and sincerity, directly paralleling Peter's good conscience and conduct.

Hebrews 13:18 prays for a clear conscience and honorable conduct, directly aligning with Peter's call for good behavior under slander.

Titus 2:8 Parallel

Titus 2:8 echoes the same logic: sound speech and good conduct that leaves opponents with nothing evil to say, putting them to shame.

Acts 23:1 Parallel

In Acts 23:1, Paul claims a good conscience before God—echoing Peter's call to maintain a good conscience amid slander.

Nehemiah 6:6 records a false accusation against Nehemiah — exactly the slander of good behavior that 1 Peter 3:16 addresses.

Psalm 119:22 shows the psalmist scorned despite keeping God's statutes — a direct parallel to being slandered for good behavior.

Jeremiah 37:14 describes a false accusation against Jeremiah — a clear parallel to being slandered despite innocent behavior.

Daniel 6:4 Parallel

Daniel 6:4 shows enemies unable to find fault in Daniel despite trying — parallels the clear conscience that silences slander.

Matthew 26:60 recounts false witnesses against Jesus — the ultimate example of slander against good behavior.

Titus 2:10 Parallel

Titus 2:10 calls slaves to be trustworthy so they make God's teaching attractive - same principle of good behavior reflecting on the faith.

Mark 14:55 Typology

In Mark 14:55, false witnesses seek to condemn Jesus—mirroring the slanderers Peter says are put to shame by good conduct.

1 Timothy 6:1 warns that slaves' bad behavior could slander God's name - same concern to prevent slander through good conduct.

1 Thessalonians 4:12 urges believers to live respectably before outsiders - the same aim of winning over critics through good conduct.

Acts 26:31 Parallel

In Acts 26:31, Paul is declared innocent—a direct example of slanderers being shamed and good conduct vindicated.

Acts 24:13 Parallel

In Acts 24:13, Paul's accusers cannot prove their charges—fulfilling Peter's hope that slanderers are put to shame.

Luke 23:2 Typology

In Luke 23:2, false accusations are brought against Jesus—the ultimate example of good conduct being slandered, as Peter describes.

Hebrews 9:14 describes Christ's blood purifying the conscience, providing the theological basis for the good conscience Peter commands.

1 Timothy 1:19 warns that rejecting faith and a good conscience leads to shipwreck, underscoring the stakes of Peter's exhortation.

Romans 3:8 Parallel

In Romans 3:8, slander against Paul's teaching is recorded—a specific instance of the evil speaking Peter tells readers to endure with good conscience.

Acts 28:22 Historical context

In Acts 28:22, Christianity is noted as universally slandered—the very situation Peter addresses where slanderers may be put to shame.

In Matthew 5:11, Jesus blesses those reviled for His sake — similar to the slander endured for good conduct here.

Acts 24:16 Parallel

Acts 24:16 shows Paul's example of maintaining a clear conscience before God and men, echoing the same imperative Peter gives.

2 Corinthians 4:2 commends oneself to everyone's conscience by open truth, reinforcing Peter's theme of a good conscience in the face of slander.

1 Timothy 1:5 lists 'good conscience' as essential to love, connecting it with the pure heart Peter implies for good behavior.

Exodus 23:1 Contrast

Exodus 23:1 forbids false witness — the opposite perspective from being the victim of slander that good conduct overcomes.

In Romans 12:17, believers are told to provide honest conduct before all—supporting Peter's call to have a good conscience that shames slanderers.

Isaiah 26:11 speaks of enemies being put to shame when they see God's zeal — parallels the shaming of slanderers in 1 Peter 3:16.

In 1 Samuel 29:6, Achish declares David blameless — a parallel to having a clear conscience despite slander.

2 Timothy 1:3 Related theme

2 Timothy 1:3 thanks God for serving with a clear conscience, mirroring Peter's emphasis on a good conscience in Christian living.