1 Peter 3:16

KJV Bible

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.

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1 Peter 3:16 in Bible Translations

King James Bible (KJV)

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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 Version (ASV)Read 1 Peter 3:16 in ASV →

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 Bible (DRB)Read 1 Peter 3:16 in DRB →

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 Translation (DBT)Read 1 Peter 3:16 in DBT →

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 Version (ERV)Read 1 Peter 3:16 in ERV →

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 Translation (WBT)Read 1 Peter 3:16 in WBT →

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 Bible (WEB)Read 1 Peter 3:16 in WEB →

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 Translation (YLT)Read 1 Peter 3:16 in YLT →

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 Version (AKJV)Read 1 Peter 3:16 in AKJV →

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 Testament (WNT)Read 1 Peter 3:16 in WNT →

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.

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1 Peter 3:16 in Bible Translations

King James Bible (KJV)

Primary

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 Version (ASV)Read 1 Peter 3:16 in ASV →

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 Bible (DRB)Read 1 Peter 3:16 in DRB →

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 Translation (DBT)Read 1 Peter 3:16 in DBT →

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 Version (ERV)Read 1 Peter 3:16 in ERV →

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 Translation (WBT)Read 1 Peter 3:16 in WBT →

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 Bible (WEB)Read 1 Peter 3:16 in WEB →

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 Translation (YLT)Read 1 Peter 3:16 in YLT →

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 Version (AKJV)Read 1 Peter 3:16 in AKJV →

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 Testament (WNT)Read 1 Peter 3:16 in WNT →

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.

Read 1 Peter 3:16 in Other Translations

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About Bible Translations

Different translations use various approaches: formal equivalence (word-for-word), dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought), and paraphrase. Each has strengths for different study purposes.

Learn about translation methods →King James Version →American Standard Version →