1 Peter 3:15

Easy To Read Version

But you should keep the Lord Christ holy in your hearts. Always be ready to answer every person who asks you to explain about the hope you have.

Cross References

Psalm 119:46

I will discuss your Agreement {\cf2\super [591]} with kings,\par and they will not embarrass me.\par

Proverbs 15:28

Good people think before they answer. But evil people speak before they think, and that causes them trouble.

Proverbs 22:21

These words will teach you true and important things. Then you can give good answers to the one that sent you.

Isaiah 1:18

The Lord says, “Come, let’s discuss these things. Your sins are red like scarlet, {\cf2\super [11]} but they can be \{washed away and you will be\} white like snow. Your sins are bright red, but you can become white like wool.

Isaiah 29:23

He will see all his children, and he will say my name is holy. I made these children with my hands. And these children will say that the Holy One (God) of Jacob is very special. These children will respect the God of Israel.

Isaiah 41:21

The Lord, the king of Jacob, says, “Come, tell me your arguments. Show me your proof, \{and we will decide the things that are right\}.

Isaiah 5:16

The Lord All-Powerful will judge fairly, and people will know he is great. The Holy God will do the things that are right, and the people will respect him.

Isaiah 8:12

“Every person is saying that other people are making plans against him. You should not believe those things. Don’t be afraid of the things those people fear. Don’t be afraid of those things!”

Numbers 20:12

But the Lord said to Moses and Aaron, “All the people of Israel were gathered around. But you did not show me honor. You did not show the people of Israel that the power to make the water came from me. You did not show the people that you trusted in me. I will give those people the land that I promised them. But you will not lead them into that land!”

Numbers 27:14

Remember when the people became angry at the water in the desert of Zin. Both you and Aaron refused to obey my command. You did not honor me and show the people that I am holy.” (This was at the water of Meribah [321] near Kadesh in the desert of Zin.)

Acts 21:39

Paul said, “No, I am a Jewish man from Tarsus. Tarsus is in the country of Cilicia. I am a citizen of that important city. Please, let me speak to the people.”

Acts 24:25

But Felix became afraid when Paul spoke about things like living right, self-control, and the judgment that will come in the future. Felix said, “Go away now! When I have more time, I will call you.”

Colossians 1:23

Christ will do this if you continue to believe in the Good News {\cf2\super [7]} you heard. You must continue strong and sure in your faith. You must not be moved away from the hope that Good News gave you. That same Good News has been told to all people in the world. I, Paul, help in telling that Good News.

Colossians 1:5

You have faith in Christ and love God’s people because of the hope you have. You know that the things you hope for are saved for you in heaven. You learned about this hope when you heard the true teaching, the Good News {\cf2\super [3]}

Colossians 4:6

When you talk, you should always be kind and wise. Then you will be able to answer every person in the way you should.

Titus 1:2

That faith and that knowledge come from our hope for life forever. God promised that life to us before time began—and God does not lie.

Hebrews 3:6

But Christ is faithful in ruling God’s house like a Son. We \{believers\} are God’s house (family). We are God’s house if we continue to be sure and proud of the great hope we have.

Hebrews 6:1

So we should be finished with the beginning lessons about Christ. We should not go back to the things we started with. We began \{our life in Christ\} by turning away from the evil things we did before and by believing in God.

1 Peter 1:17

You pray to God and call him Father. God judges each man’s work equally. So while you are visiting \{here on earth\}, you should live with fear (respect) for God.

1 Peter 3:2

Your husbands will see the pure lives that you live with your respect \{for God\}.

1 Peter 3:4

No, your beauty should come from inside you—the beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit. That beauty will never disappear. It is worth very much to God.

1 Samuel 12:7

Now, stand there and I will tell you about the good things the Lord did for you and your ancestors.