Berean Standard Bible
“keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.”
Peter writes to Christians scattered across Asia Minor who are facing slander and suffering for their faith. He has told them to honor Christ as Lord in their hearts and always be ready to explain their hope with gentleness and respect.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.
World English Bible (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.
King James Version (KJV)
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)
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.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Being conscious that you have done no wrong; so that those who say evil things about your good way of life as Christians may be put to shame.
Young's Literal Translation (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;
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Teniendo buena conciencia, para que en lo que murmuran de vosotros como de malhechores, sean confundidos los que blasfeman vuestra buena conversación en Cristo.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Pero háganlo con amabilidad y respeto, de tal forma que a ustedes les quede la conciencia limpia. Así, los que hablan mal de la buena conducta de ustedes como creyentes en Cristo, se avergonzarán de sus palabras.
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