1 Peter 3:15

New Century Version

But respect Christ as the holy Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to answer everyone who asks you to explain about the hope you have,

Cross References

Psalm 119:46

I will discuss your rules with kings and will not be ashamed.

Proverbs 15:28

Good people think before they answer, but the wicked simply pour out evil.

Proverbs 22:21

I am teaching you true and reliable words so that you can give true answers to anyone who asks.

Isaiah 1:18

The Lord says, “Come, let us talk about these things. Though your sins are like scarlet, they can be as white as snow. Though your sins are deep red, they can be white like wool.

Isaiah 29:23

When they see all their children, the children I made with my hands, they will say my name is holy. They will agree that the Holy One of Jacob is holy, and they will respect the God of Israel.

Isaiah 41:21

The Lord says, “Present your case.” The King of Jacob says, “Tell me your arguments.

Isaiah 5:16

The Lord All-Powerful will receive glory by judging fairly; the holy God will show himself holy by doing what is right.

Isaiah 8:12

“People are saying that others make plans against them, but you should not believe them. Don’t be afraid of what they fear; do not dread those things.

Numbers 20:12

But the Lord said to Moses and Aaron, “Because you did not believe me, and because you did not honor me as holy before the people, you will not lead them into the land I will give them.”

Numbers 27:14

because you both acted against my command in the Desert of Zin. You did not honor me as holy before the people at the waters of Meribah.” (This was at Meribah in Kadesh in the Desert of Zin.)

Acts 21:39

Paul said, “No, I am a Jew from Tarsus 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 living right, self-control, and the time when God will judge the world. He said, “Go away now. When I have more time, I will call for you.”

Colossians 1:23

This will happen if you continue strong and sure in your faith. You must not be moved away from the hope brought to you by the Good News that you heard. That same Good News has been told to everyone in the world, and I, Paul, help in preaching that Good News.

Colossians 1:27

God decided to let his people know this rich and glorious secret which he has for all people. This secret is Christ himself, who is in you. He is our only hope for glory.

Colossians 1:5

You have this faith and love because of your hope, and what you hope for is kept safe for you in heaven. You learned about this hope when you heard the message about the truth, the Good News

Colossians 4:6

When you talk, you should always be kind and pleasant so you will be able to answer everyone in the way you should.

Titus 1:2

That faith and that knowledge come from the hope for life forever, which God promised to us before time began. And God cannot lie.

Hebrews 3:6

But Christ is faithful as a Son over God’s house. And we are God’s house if we confidently maintain our hope.

Hebrews 6:1

So let us go on to grown-up teaching. Let us not go back over the beginning lessons we learned about Christ. We should not again start teaching about faith in God and about turning away from those acts that lead to death.

1 Peter 1:17

You pray to God and call him Father, and he judges each person’s work equally. So while you are here on earth, you should live with respect for God.

1 Peter 3:2

Your husbands will see the pure lives you live with your respect for God.

1 Peter 3:4

No, your beauty should come from within you—the beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit that will never be destroyed and is very precious to God.

1 Samuel 12:7

Now, stand there, and I will remind you of all the good things the Lord did for you and your ancestors.