having a good conscience; that, while you are spoken against as evildoers, they may be disappointed who curse your good manner of life in Christ.
they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ: The power of the godly life is never stronger than when evil is overcome with good. Those who accuse, threaten, and revile may be quietly and effectively put to shame by the life that has been made good by the word of God.