Charles Spurgeon Commentary 1 Peter 2:12

"having your behavior seemly among the Gentiles; that, wherein they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they behold, glorify God in the day of visitation." — 1 Peter 2:12 (ASV)

Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers,

This they are sure to do, and the more holy your life is, the more they will probably speak against you. Even if you could live like an angel, some would call you a devil, but you are not to be judged by human judgment, thank God for that, and so live, that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers,.

Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers,-

As they are sure to do, for none are so certain to be slandered as the pure; and the more clean you are in God's sight, the more will you excite the animosity of ungodly men, and they will show it by slandering you: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers,-