16 However, do this with gentleness and respect, keeping your conscience clear,[a][b](A) so that when you are accused,[c] those who denounce your Christian life[d] will be put to shame.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 3:16 Lit good
  2. 1 Peter 3:16 Or keeping a clear conscience
  3. 1 Peter 3:16 Other mss read when they speak against you as evildoers
  4. 1 Peter 3:16 Lit your good behavior in Christ

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