1 Peter 2:12
New Living Translation
12 Be careful to live properly among your unbelieving neighbors. Then even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see your honorable behavior, and they will give honor to God when he judges the world.[a]
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- 2:12 Or on the day of visitation.
1 Peter 2:12
New International Version
12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds(A) and glorify God(B) on the day he visits us.
1 Peter 3:16
New Living Translation
16 But do this in a gentle and respectful way.[a] Keep your conscience clear. Then if people speak against you, they will be ashamed when they see what a good life you live because you belong to Christ.
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- 3:16 Some English translations put this sentence in verse 15.
1 Peter 3:16
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16 keeping a clear conscience,(A) so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.(B)
Matthew 5:16
New Living Translation
16 In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
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Matthew 5:16
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16 In the same way, let your light shine before others,(A) that they may see your good deeds(B) and glorify(C) your Father in heaven.
Titus 2:7-8
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7 And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching. 8 Teach the truth so that your teaching can’t be criticized. Then those who oppose us will be ashamed and have nothing bad to say about us.
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Titus 2:7-8
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7 In everything set them an example(A) by doing what is good.(B) In your teaching show integrity, seriousness 8 and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.(C)
Philippians 2:15-16
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15 so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people. 16 Hold firmly to the word of life; then, on the day of Christ’s return, I will be proud that I did not run the race in vain and that my work was not useless.
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Philippians 2:15-16
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15 so that you may become blameless(A) and pure, “children of God(B) without fault in a warped and crooked generation.”[a](C) Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky 16 as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ(D) that I did not run(E) or labor in vain.(F)
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- Philippians 2:15 Deut. 32:5
2 Corinthians 8:21
New Living Translation
21 We are careful to be honorable before the Lord, but we also want everyone else to see that we are honorable.
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2 Corinthians 8:21
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21 For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of man.(A)
1 Thessalonians 4:12
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12 Then people who are not believers will respect the way you live, and you will not need to depend on others.
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1 Thessalonians 4:12
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12 so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders(A) and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.
1 Timothy 4:12
New Living Translation
12 Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.
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1 Timothy 4:12
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12 Don’t let anyone look down on you(A) because you are young, but set an example(B) for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith(C) and in purity.
James 3:13
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True Wisdom Comes from God
13 If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom.
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James 3:13
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Two Kinds of Wisdom
13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it(A) by their good life, by deeds(B) done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
Philippians 1:27
New Living Translation
Live as Citizens of Heaven
27 Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come and see you again or only hear about you, I will know that you are standing together with one spirit and one purpose, fighting together for the faith, which is the Good News.
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Philippians 1:27
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Life Worthy of the Gospel
27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy(A) of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm(B) in the one Spirit,[a] striving together(C) as one for the faith of the gospel
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- Philippians 1:27 Or in one spirit
1 Peter 4:14-16
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14 If you are insulted because you bear the name of Christ, you will be blessed, for the glorious Spirit of God[a] rests upon you.[b] 15 If you suffer, however, it must not be for murder, stealing, making trouble, or prying into other people’s affairs. 16 But it is no shame to suffer for being a Christian. Praise God for the privilege of being called by his name!
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1 Peter 4:14-16
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14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ,(A) you are blessed,(B) for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. 15 If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. 16 However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.(C)
2 Corinthians 1:12
New Living Translation
Paul’s Change of Plans
12 We can say with confidence and a clear conscience that we have lived with a God-given holiness[a] and sincerity in all our dealings. We have depended on God’s grace, not on our own human wisdom. That is how we have conducted ourselves before the world, and especially toward you.
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- 1:12 Some manuscripts read honesty.
2 Corinthians 1:12
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Paul’s Change of Plans
12 Now this is our boast: Our conscience(A) testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, with integrity[a](B) and godly sincerity.(C) We have done so, relying not on worldly wisdom(D) but on God’s grace.
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- 2 Corinthians 1:12 Many manuscripts holiness
2 Peter 3:11
New Living Translation
11 Since everything around us is going to be destroyed like this, what holy and godly lives you should live,
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2 Peter 3:11
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11 Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives
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