1 Peter 3:15

The Text-Critical English New Testament

but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. Always be ready to make a defense to anyone who asks you for an explanation of the hope you have within you, with gentleness and respect,

Cross References

Acts 21:39

Paul said, “I am a Jewish man from Tarsus of Cilicia, a citizen of an important city. Now I beg yoʋ, let me speak to the people.”

Acts 24:25

But as Paul was discussing righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said in response, “Go away for now, and when I get an opportunity I will call for yoʋ.”

Colossians 1:23

if indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, without shifting away from the hope of the gospel that you heard. This gospel has been preached in all creation under heaven, and of this gospel I, Paul, have become a servant.

Colossians 1:27

To them God resolved to make known how great among the Gentiles are the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

Colossians 1:5

the faith and love that spring from the hope that is laid up for you in heaven. You have already heard about this hope in the message of the truth of the gospel

Colossians 4:6

Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer each person.

Titus 1:2

in the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before time began;

Hebrews 3:6

But Christ is faithful over God's house as a Son. And we are his house if indeed we hold our confidence firm to the end along with the hope in which we boast.

Hebrews 6:1

Therefore, let us leave behind the elementary teaching about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith in God,

1 Peter 1:17

If you call on the Father who judges without partiality according to each person's work, pass the time of your sojourn in reverent fear.

1 Peter 3:2

when they observe your pure and reverent conduct.

1 Peter 3:4

Rather, let your adornment be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in God's sight.