1 Peter 2:12

Free Bible Version

Be sure to act appropriately when you're with non-Christians, so even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see the good things you do and glorify God when he comes.

Cross References

Psalm 37:14

The wicked draw their swords, and bend their bows to destroy the poor and needy, to kill those who live right.

Psalm 50:23

But those who give an offering of thanks honor me, and to those who follow the right I will show them the salvation of God.”

Isaiah 10:3

What are you going to do on the day you're punished, when disaster falls on you from far away? Who are you going to run to so you can get help? Where are you going to leave all your wealth?

Daniel 6:4

As a result the other chief ministers and provincial governors tried to find a pretext against Daniel as to the way he ran the kingdom. But they couldn't find any cause for complaint or any corruption, for he was trustworthy. They could not discover any evidence that Daniel was negligent or corrupt.

Matthew 10:25

Disciples should be satisfied to become like their teacher, and servants like their master. If the head of the house has been called the head demon Beelzebub, then the members of his household will be demonized even more!

Matthew 5:11

Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and accuse you of all kinds of evil things because of me.

Matthew 5:16

In the same way you should let your light shine before everyone so they can see the good things you do and praise your heavenly Father.

Matthew 9:8

When the crowds saw what had happened, they were scared. Then they praised God that he had given human beings such power.

Luke 1:68

“The Lord, the God of Israel, he is wonderful, for he has come to his people and set them free.

Luke 19:44

They will smash you to the ground, you and your children within you. They won't leave one stone on another within you, for you refused to accept salvation when it came to you.”

Luke 6:22

How happy are you when people hate you, exclude you, insult you, and curse your name as evil because of me, the Son of man.

John 13:31

After he'd left, Jesus said, “Now the Son of man is glorified, and through him God is glorified.

Acts 15:14

Simon has described how God first revealed his concern for the foreigners by taking from them a people committed to him.

Acts 24:13

Nor can they prove to you any of their accusations against me.

Acts 25:7

When he came in the Jews that had come from Jerusalem surrounded him and brought many serious charges against him that they couldn't prove.

Acts 28:22

“But we do want to hear from you what you believe—especially regarding this sect, which we know is condemned everywhere.”

Romans 12:17

Don't pay back anyone evil for evil. Make sure you show everybody that what you're doing is good,

Romans 13:13

Let's behave properly, showing that we're people who are living in the light. We shouldn't spend our time going to wild parties and getting drunk, or having affairs and acting immorally, or getting into fights and being jealous.

Romans 14:18

Anyone who serves Christ in this way pleases God, and is appreciated by others.

Romans 15:9

He also came that foreigners could praise God for his mercy, as Scripture says, “Therefore I will praise you among the foreigners; I will sing praises to your name.”

1 Corinthians 14:25

Their secret thoughts will be revealed, so they will fall to their knees and worship God, affirming that God is truly among you.

2 Corinthians 1:12

We take pride in the fact—and our conscience confirms it—that we have acted properly towards people, and especially to you. We have followed God's principles of holiness and sincerity, not according to worldly wisdom but through the grace of God.

2 Corinthians 13:7

We pray to God that you won't do anything bad—not so we can show we passed the test, but so you can do what is good, even if we appear to be failures.

2 Corinthians 8:21

We're concerned to do things the right way, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of everyone.

Ephesians 2:3

All of us were once like that, our behavior determined by the desires of our sinful human nature and our evil way of thinking. Like everyone else, in our nature we were children of anger.

Ephesians 4:22

So get rid of your former lifestyle, that old nature that ruins you through deceptive desires!

Philippians 1:27

Just be sure that the way you live your lives corresponds to the good news of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or not I can get to hear how you're doing—that you stand firm in full agreement with one another, spiritually united as you work together for the trusting faith of the good news.

Philippians 4:8

Lastly, whatever is true, honorable, right, pure, beautiful, commendable, whatever is truly good and deserves to be praised, think about these kinds of things.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

so that your way of life may be respected by non-Christians and you won't have to rely on anyone to provide what you need.

1 Timothy 2:2

Pray like this for kings and all types of leaders so that we may live quiet and peaceful lives, always thinking about God and taking life seriously.

1 Timothy 4:12

Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young. Be an example to those who trust in God—in the way you speak, the kind of life you live, in love, in trust, and in purity.

1 Timothy 5:10

The widow should have a reputation for doing good. Did she bring up children properly? Has she been hospitable? Has she washed the feet of church members? Has she helped those who were in trouble? Has she really tried to do good in every way?

Hebrews 13:18

Please pray for us. We're convinced we have acted in good conscience, always wanting to do what's good and right in every situation.

Hebrews 13:5

Don't love money; be content with what you have. God himself has said, “I'll never let you down; I'll never give up on you.”

James 3:13

Who among you has wisdom and understanding? Let their good lives demonstrate what they do—doing what is right with wise kindness and consideration.

1 Peter 2:15

By doing what is good and right God wants you to silence the ignorant accusations of foolish people.

1 Peter 3:16

Make sure your conscience is clear, so that if anyone makes accusations against you, they will be embarrassed for speaking badly about the good way you live your life in Christ.

1 Peter 4:11

Anyone who speaks should do so as though God is speaking through them. Anyone who wants to help others should do so through the strength that God gives, so that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. May glory and power be his forever and ever. Amen.

2 Peter 3:11

Since everything is going to be destroyed in this way, what kind of people should you be? You should be living lives that are pure, dedicated to God,

Ruth 3:14

So Ruth lay at his feet until morning. Then she got up before it was light enough to recognize anyone because Boaz had told her, “No one must know that a woman came here to the threshing floor.”