16 Yet do this with gentleness and reverence, keeping a clear conscience,(A) so that when you are accused,[a] those who disparage your good conduct in Christ will be put to shame.

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  1. 3:16 Other mss read when they speak against you as evildoers

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)

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