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. (1 Peter 3:16)
Gr. suneidēsis, literally, “knowing with oneself,” suggesting an inner self aware of its own thoughts (see on Rom. 2:15). The respect of others—to say nothing of self-respect—can be built on no other foundation than a “good conscience.”