King James Bible
KJVHaving 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.
Translation Comparison
1 Peter 3:16
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse 1 Peter 3:16 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | 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. | |
American Standard VersionASV | having a good conscience; that, wherein ye are spoken against, they may be put to shame who revile your good manner of life in Christ. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | But with modesty and fear, having a good conscience: that whereas they speak evil of you, they may be ashamed who falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | having a good conscience, that as to that in which they speak against you as evildoers, they may be ashamed who calumniate your good conversation in Christ. | |
English Revised VersionERV | having a good conscience; that, wherein ye are spoken against, they may be put to shame who revile your good manner of life in Christ. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evil-doers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good deportment in Christ. | |
World English BibleWEB | having a good conscience; that, while you are spoken against as evildoers, they may be disappointed who curse your good way of life in Christ. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | having a good conscience, that in that in which they speak against you as evil-doers, they may be ashamed who are traducing your good behaviour in Christ; | |
American King James VersionAKJV | 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. | |
Weymouth New TestamentWNT | Yet argue modestly and cautiously, keeping your consciences free from guilt, so that, when you are spoken against, those who slander your good Christian lives may be put to shame. |
American Standard Version
ASVhaving a good conscience; that, wherein ye are spoken against, they may be put to shame who revile your good manner of life in Christ.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBBut with modesty and fear, having a good conscience: that whereas they speak evil of you, they may be ashamed who falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.
Darby Bible Translation
DBThaving a good conscience, that as to that in which they speak against you as evildoers, they may be ashamed who calumniate your good conversation in Christ.
English Revised Version
ERVhaving a good conscience; that, wherein ye are spoken against, they may be put to shame who revile your good manner of life in Christ.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHaving a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evil-doers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good deportment in Christ.
World English Bible
WEBhaving a good conscience; that, while you are spoken against as evildoers, they may be disappointed who curse your good way of life in Christ.
Young's Literal Translation
YLThaving a good conscience, that in that in which they speak against you as evil-doers, they may be ashamed who are traducing your good behaviour in Christ;
American King James Version
AKJVHaving 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.
Weymouth New Testament
WNTYet argue modestly and cautiously, keeping your consciences free from guilt, so that, when you are spoken against, those who slander your good Christian lives may be put to shame.
King James Bible
KJVHaving 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.
American Standard Version
ASVhaving a good conscience; that, wherein ye are spoken against, they may be put to shame who revile your good manner of life in Christ.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBBut with modesty and fear, having a good conscience: that whereas they speak evil of you, they may be ashamed who falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.
Darby Bible Translation
DBThaving a good conscience, that as to that in which they speak against you as evildoers, they may be ashamed who calumniate your good conversation in Christ.
English Revised Version
ERVhaving a good conscience; that, wherein ye are spoken against, they may be put to shame who revile your good manner of life in Christ.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHaving a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evil-doers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good deportment in Christ.
World English Bible
WEBhaving a good conscience; that, while you are spoken against as evildoers, they may be disappointed who curse your good way of life in Christ.
Young's Literal Translation
YLThaving a good conscience, that in that in which they speak against you as evil-doers, they may be ashamed who are traducing your good behaviour in Christ;
American King James Version
AKJVHaving 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.
Weymouth New Testament
WNTYet argue modestly and cautiously, keeping your consciences free from guilt, so that, when you are spoken against, those who slander your good Christian lives may be put to shame.