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Seemly (kalēn). Predicate adjective with anastrophēn, for which see note on 1Pe 1:15 and see note on 1Pe 1:18. The Gentiles are on the watch for slips in moral conduct by the Christians.
That (hina). Final conjunction with doxasōsin (they may glorify, first aorist active subjunctive of doxazō, the purpose of the Christians about the Gentiles.
Wherein (en hōi). “In what thing.”
As evil-doers (hōs kakopoiōn). As they did and do, old word (from kakon and poieō, Joh 18:30), in N.T. only here and 1Pe 2:14 in correct text. Heathen talk against us (katalalousin) gleefully.
By your good works (ek tōn kalōn ergōn). “Out of (as a result of) your good (beautiful) deeds.”
Which they behold (epopteuontes). Present active participle of epopteuō, old verb (from, epoptēs, overseer, spectator, 2Pe 1:16), to be an overseer, to view carefully, in N.T. only here and 1Pe 3:2.
In the day of visitation (en hēmerāi episkopēs). From Isa 10:33. Cf. its use in Luk 19:44, which see for the word episkopē (from episkopeō, to inspect (Heb 12:15). Clear echo here of Mat 5:16.