1 Peter 3:16
1 Peter · New Testament · Chapter 3
“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.”1 Peter 3:16
What Does 1 Peter 3:16 Mean?
1 Peter 3:16 is found in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 3, verse 16 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Peter 3:16 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.”1 Peter 2:12“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 2:15“For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:”Hebrews 13:18“Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.”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:”Daniel 6:4“Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.”Romans 12:17“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”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.”Matthew 5:11“Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.”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.”1 Peter 1:15“But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;”1 Timothy 1:5“Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:”1 Peter 2:19“For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.”1 John 4:17“Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.”Psalms 119:22“Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies.”Luke 13:17“And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.”Luke 23:2“And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.”Acts 24:13“Neither can they prove the things whereof they now accuse me.”Acts 24:16“And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.”Acts 28:22“But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against.”
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