1 Peter 2:12
1 Peter · New Testament · Chapter 2
“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.”1 Peter 2:12
What Does 1 Peter 2:12 Mean?
1 Peter 2:12 is found in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 2, verse 12 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Truth.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Peter 2:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 5:16“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”Philippians 4:8“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”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.”Ephesians 2:10“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”Titus 2:7“In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,”Philippians 2:15“That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;”2 Corinthians 8:21“Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.”James 3:13“Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.”1 Thessalonians 4:12“That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.”1 Peter 1:15“But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;”1 Timothy 4:12“Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”Philippians 1:27“Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;”Ephesians 4:29“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.”Titus 2:8“Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.”2 Corinthians 1:12“For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.”1 Peter 2:15“For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:”1 Peter 4:4“Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:”1 Peter 4:14“If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.”Romans 12:17“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”Romans 13:13“Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.”
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