1 Peter 2:11-12

1 Peter 2:11-12

[11] Dearly beloved,  I beseech  you as  strangers  and  pilgrims,  fleshly  lusts,  which  war  against  the soul;  [12] Having  conversation  honest  among  the Gentiles:  that,  whereas  they speak against  as  evildoers,  by  your good  works,  which they shall behold,  glorify  God  in  the day  of visitation. 

What does 1 Peter 2:11-12 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Peter explained what Christian conduct should be negatively ( 1 Peter 2:11) and positively ( 1 Peter 2:12). Then he expounded more specifically what it should be positively in 1 Peter 2:13 to 1 Peter 4:11.