1 Peter 2:12

Which verses does 1 Peter 2:12 point to?

The 20 strongest of 39, ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.

1. 1 Peter 3:1644 votes

   keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.

2. Matthew 5:1641 votes

   In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

3. Titus 2:7–839 votes

   In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity, and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.

4. Philippians 2:15–1632 votes

   so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.

5. 2 Corinthians 8:2126 votes

   For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.

6. 1 Thessalonians 4:1221 votes

   Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.

7. 1 Timothy 4:1220 votes

   Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

8. Philippians 1:2718 votes

   Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy 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 in one spirit, contending together as one for the faith of the gospel,

9. James 3:1318 votes

   Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.

10. 2 Corinthians 1:1214 votes

    For this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.

11. 1 Peter 4:14–1614 votes

    If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. Indeed, none of you should suffer as a murderer or thief or wrongdoer, or even as a meddler. …

12. Romans 13:1313 votes

    Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.

13. Philippians 4:812 votes
14. Hebrews 13:1812 votes
15. Psalm 50:2311 votes
16. Romans 12:1711 votes
17. 2 Peter 3:1111 votes
18. Matthew 10:2510 votes
19. Romans 15:910 votes
20. Ephesians 4:2210 votes

    to put off your former way of life, your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;

Which verses point to 1 Peter 2:12?

The 10 strongest of 59.

• Matthew 5:16 180
• Romans 12:1 108
• Philippians 4:8 48
• Ephesians 2:10 42
• James 3:13 26
• Philippians 2:15 21
• 1 Peter 1:15 21
• 1 Peter 3:16 21
• 1 Thessalonians 4:7 20
• Ephesians 4:29 17