1 Peter 2:12

New American Bible - revised edition

Maintain good conduct among the Gentiles, so that if they speak of you as evildoers, they may observe your good works and glorify God on the day of visitation. Christian Citizens.

Cross References

Psalm 37:14

The wicked unsheath their swords; they string their bows To fell the poor and oppressed, to slaughter those whose way is upright.

Psalm 50:23

Those who offer praise as a sacrifice honor me; I will let him whose way is steadfast look upon the salvation of God.”

Isaiah 10:3

What will you do on the day of punishment, when the storm comes from afar? To whom will you flee for help? Where will you leave your wealth,

Daniel 6:4

Daniel outshone all the ministers and satraps because an extraordinary spirit was in him, and the king considered setting him over the entire kingdom.

Matthew 10:25

It is enough for the disciple that he become like his teacher, for the slave that he become like his master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more those of his household! Courage Under Persecution.

Matthew 5:11

Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you [falsely] because of me.

Matthew 5:16

Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father. Teaching About the Law.

Matthew 9:8

When the crowds saw this they were struck with awe and glorified God who had given such authority to human beings. The Call of Matthew.

Luke 1:68

“Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for he has visited and brought redemption to his people.

Luke 19:44

They will smash you to the ground and your children within you, and they will not leave one stone upon another within you because you did not recognize the time of your visitation.” The Cleansing of the Temple.

Luke 6:22

Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude and insult you, and denounce your name as evil on account of the Son of Man.

John 13:31

When he had left, Jesus said, “Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in him.

Acts 15:14

Symeon has described how God first concerned himself with acquiring from among the Gentiles a people for his name.

Acts 24:13

Nor can they prove to you the accusations they are now making against me.

Acts 25:7

When he appeared, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem surrounded him and brought many serious charges against him, which they were unable to prove.

Acts 28:22

But we should like to hear you present your views, for we know that this sect is denounced everywhere.”

Romans 12:17

Do not repay anyone evil for evil; be concerned for what is noble in the sight of all.

Romans 13:13

let us conduct ourselves properly as in the day, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in promiscuity and licentiousness, not in rivalry and jealousy.

Romans 14:18

whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by others.

Romans 15:9

but so that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written: “Therefore, I will praise you among the Gentiles and sing praises to your name.”

1 Corinthians 14:25

and the secrets of his heart will be disclosed, and so he will fall down and worship God, declaring, “God is really in your midst.” Rules of Order.

2 Corinthians 1:12

For our boast is this, the testimony of our conscience that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially toward you, with the simplicity and sincerity of God, [and] not by human wisdom but by the grace of God.

2 Corinthians 13:7

But we pray to God that you may not do evil, not that we may appear to have passed the test but that you may do what is right, even though we may seem to have failed.

2 Corinthians 8:21

for we are concerned for what is honorable not only in the sight of the Lord but also in the sight of others.

Ephesians 2:3

All of us once lived among them in the desires of our flesh, following the wishes of the flesh and the impulses, and we were by nature children of wrath, like the rest.

Ephesians 4:22

that you should put away the old self of your former way of life, corrupted through deceitful desires,

Philippians 1:27

Only, conduct yourselves in a way worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that, whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear news of you, that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind struggling together for the faith of the gospel,

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

that you may conduct yourselves properly toward outsiders and not depend on anyone. Hope for the Christian Dead.

1 Timothy 2:2

for kings and for all in authority, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all devotion and dignity.

1 Timothy 4:12

Let no one have contempt for your youth, but set an example for those who believe, in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity.

1 Timothy 5:10

with a reputation for good works, namely, that she has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the holy ones, helped those in distress, involved herself in every good work.

Hebrews 13:18

Pray for us, for we are confident that we have a clear conscience, wishing to act rightly in every respect.

Hebrews 13:5

Let your life be free from love of money but be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never forsake you or abandon you.”

James 3:13

Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show his works by a good life in the humility that comes from wisdom.

1 Peter 2:15

For it is the will of God that by doing good you may silence the ignorance of foolish people.

1 Peter 3:16

but do it with gentleness and reverence, keeping your conscience clear, so that, when you are maligned, those who defame your good conduct in Christ may themselves be put to shame.

1 Peter 4:11

Whoever preaches, let it be with the words of God; whoever serves, let it be with the strength that God supplies, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. Trial of Persecution.

2 Peter 3:11

Since everything is to be dissolved in this way, what sort of persons ought [you] to be, conducting yourselves in holiness and devotion,

Ruth 3:14

So she lay at his feet until morning, but rose before anyone could recognize another, for Boaz had said, “Let it not be known that this woman came to the threshing floor.”