KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Keep your conscience clean and your actions right. When people trash-talk you and try to paint you as the bad guy, they'll end up looking foolish because your actual life in Christ speaks for itself.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Live so well that when people try to drag your name, the truth defends you.
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