1 Peter 3:15

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But make sure that you honor Christ as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks you to give a reason for the hope you have. But do this gently and with respect.

Cross References

Colossians 4:6

Learn how to speak with people graciously, using just the right words. That way you’ll know how to answer everyone.

1 Peter 3:2

Let them see that your lives are pure and full of respect for God.

Titus 1:2

Then they will live in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began that he would give us.

Colossians 1:27

God has chosen to make known to them the glorious riches of that mystery among the Gentiles. And here’s what it is: Christ is in you, the hope of glory.

Hebrews 6:1

So let’s move on beyond the basic teachings about Christ and grow up as believers. Let’s not start all over from the beginning. We already know that we need to turn away from doing things that lead to death. We know that we must have faith in God.

Colossians 1:5

Your faith and love come from the hope that’s stored up for you in heaven. You’ve already heard about it in the true message of the good news

Colossians 1:23

But you must keep your faith steady and firm and not move away from the hope that the good news is offering you. This is the good news that you heard. It has been preached to every creature under heaven and I, Paul, am its servant.

Hebrews 3:6

But Christ is faithful over God’s house as his Son. And we are his house, if we hold tightly to our courage and the hope we boast about.

1 Peter 1:17

You call on a Father who judges each person’s work without favoring one person over another. So live with the highest respect for God during your time as outsiders here.

Acts 24:25

Paul talked about how to live a godly life, about how people should control themselves, and about the time when God will judge everyone. This made Felix afraid. He said, “That’s enough for now! You may go, but when I find the time, I’ll send for you again.”

Acts 21:39

Paul answered, “I’m a Jew from Tarsus in Cilicia—a citizen of an important city. Please let me speak to the people.”