Parallel Verses English Standard Version but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, King James Bible But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: American Standard Version but sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord: being ready always to give answer to every man that asketh you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, yet with meekness and fear: Douay-Rheims Bible But sanctify the Lord Christ in your hearts, being ready always to satisfy every one that asketh you a reason of that hope which is in you. English Revised Version but sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord: being ready always to give answer to every man that asketh you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, yet with meekness and fear: Webster's Bible Translation But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear. Weymouth New Testament but in your hearts consecrate Christ as Lord, being always ready to make your defence to any one who asks from you a reason for the hope which you cherish. 1 Peter 3:15 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesSanctify the Lord God The A. V. follows the Tex. Rec., reading τὸν Θεὸν, God, instead of τὸν Χριστὸν, Christ, which is the reading of the best texts. The article with Christ shows that κύριον, Lord, is to be taken predicatively. Render, therefore, as Rev., sanctify Christ (the Christ) as Lord. Ready to give an answer (ἕτοιμοι πρὸς ἀπολογίαν) Lit., ready for an answer. Answer is our word apology, not in the popular sense of excuse, but in the more radical sense of defence. So it is translated Acts 22:1; Philippians 1:7, Philippians 1:16. Clearing of yourselves, 2 Corinthians 7:11. Meekness See on Matthew 5:5. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge sanctify. and be. Psalm 119:46 I will speak of your testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed. Jeremiah 26:12-16 Then spoke Jeremiah to all the princes and to all the people, saying... Luke 21:14,15 Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what you shall answer... Acts 22:1,2 Men, brothers, and fathers, hear you my defense which I make now to you... *etc: a reason. the hope. 1 Peter 1:3,4 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ... Titus 1:2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; Hebrews 3:6 But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we... with. See on ver. 1 Peter 3:2,4 While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear... fear. or, reverence. Cross References Proverbs 15:28 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things. Proverbs 22:21 to make you know what is right and true, that you may give a true answer to those who sent you? Isaiah 5:16 But the LORD of hosts is exalted in justice, and the Holy God shows himself holy in righteousness. Isaiah 8:12 "Do not call conspiracy all that this people calls conspiracy, and do not fear what they fear, nor be in dread. Colossians 4:6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. 2 Timothy 2:25 correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, 1 Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, Jump to Previous Account Always Calls Christ Consecrate Defence Defense Fear Gentleness Hearts Honour Hope Humility Meekness Prepared Pride Questioned Ready Reason Reverence Sanctify TimeJump to Next Account Always Calls Christ Consecrate Defence Defense Fear Gentleness Hearts Honour Hope Humility Meekness Prepared Pride Questioned Ready Reason Reverence Sanctify TimeLinks 1 Peter 3:15 NIV1 Peter 3:15 NLT 1 Peter 3:15 ESV 1 Peter 3:15 NASB 1 Peter 3:15 KJV 1 Peter 3:15 Bible Apps 1 Peter 3:15 Biblia Paralela 1 Peter 3:15 Chinese Bible 1 Peter 3:15 French Bible 1 Peter 3:15 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |
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