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1 Peter 2:12

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having good behavior among the nations, so in that of which they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they see, glorify God in the day of visitation.

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  • Should we let others see our good works?

    Matthew 5:16 commands disciples to let their light shine before others *hopōs idōsin hymōn ta kala erga* — 'so that they may see your good works' — and 1 Peter 2:12 echoes this in nearly identical language. Just one chapter later, Matthew 6:1 warns *prosechete tēn dikaiosynēn hymōn mē poiein emprosthen tōn anthrōpōn pros to theathēnai autois* — 'beware of practicing your righteousness before others to be seen by them.'

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