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Yet do this with gentleness and reverence, keeping a clear conscience, so that when you are accused, those who disparage your good conduct in Christ will be put to shame.
having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.
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.
and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who disparage your good behavior in Christ will be put to shame.
keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.
having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed.
But do this in a gentle and respectful way. 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.
having a good conscience. Thus, while you are spoken against as evildoers, they may be disappointed who curse your good way of life in Christ.