16having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered,those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.
Peter wants his readers to know that the explanation they give for their good deeds has a purpose beyond simply satisfying someone’s curiosity or silencing a slanderer. The purpose is to shame the opponent.
16 having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.