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 - They may see that they have misunderstood your conduct, and regret that they have treated you as they have. We should expect, if we are faithful and true, that even our enemies will yet appreciate our motives, and do us justice. Compare Psalms 37:5-6.