1 Peter 3:15

But sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord; and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, yet with humility and fear:

Colossians 4:6

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

Isaiah 29:23

But when he sees his children, the work of my hands, in the midst of him, they will sanctify my name. Yes, they will sanctify the Holy One of Jacob, and will stand in awe of the God of Israel.

Numbers 20:12

The LORD said to Moses and Aaron, "Because you did not believe in me, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore you shall not bring this assembly into the land which I have given them."

1 Samuel 12:7

Now therefore stand still, that I may plead with you before the LORD concerning all the righteous acts of the LORD, which he did to you and to your fathers.

Psalm 119:46

I will also speak of your statutes before kings, and will not be disappointed.

Isaiah 1:18

"Come now, and let us reason together," says the LORD: "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

Isaiah 5:16

but the LORD of hosts is exalted in justice, and God the Holy One is sanctified in righteousness.

Isaiah 41:21

Produce your cause," says the LORD. "Bring forth your strong reasons," says the King of Jacob.

Jeremiah 26:12-16

Then Jeremiah spoke to all the officials and to all the people, saying, "The LORD sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that you have heard.

Daniel 3:16-18

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered the king, "Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter.

Amos 7:14-17

Then Amos answered Amaziah, "I was no prophet, neither was I a prophet's son; but I was a herdsman, and a farmer of sycamore figs;

Matthew 10:18-20

Yes, and you will be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony to them and to the nations.

Luke 21:14-15

Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate beforehand how to answer,

Acts 4:8-12

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers of the people, and elders,

Acts 5:29-31

But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than men.

Acts 21:39-5

But Paul said, "I am a Jew, from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no insignificant city. I beg you, allow me to speak to the people."

Acts 24:25

As he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, "Go your way for this time, and when it is convenient for me, I will summon you."

Colossians 1:5

because of the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens, of which you heard before in the word of the truth of the Good News,

Colossians 1:23

if it is so that you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the Good News which you heard, which is being proclaimed in all creation under heaven; of which I, Paul, was made a servant.

2 Timothy 2:25-26

in gentleness correcting those who oppose him: perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,

Titus 1:2

in hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began;

Hebrews 3:6

but Christ is faithful as a Son over his house; whose house we are, if we hold fast our confidence and the glorying of our hope.

Hebrews 6:1

Therefore leaving the doctrine of the first principles of Christ, let us press on to perfection?not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, of faith toward God,

Hebrews 6:18-19

that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have a strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to take hold of the hope set before us.

1 Peter 1:3-4

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy became our father again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

1 Peter 1:17

If you call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judges according to each man's work, pass the time of your living as foreigners here in reverent fear:

1 Peter 3:2

seeing your pure behavior in fear.

1 Peter 3:4

but in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God very precious.

Numbers 27:14

because you rebelled against my word in the wilderness of Zin, in the strife of the congregation, to sanctify me at the waters before their eyes." (These are the waters of Meribah of Kadesh in the wilderness of Zin.)

Colossians 1:27

to them God was pleased to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory;

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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:

General references

Bible References

And be

Psalm 119:46
I will also speak of your statutes before kings, and will not be disappointed.
Jeremiah 26:12
Then Jeremiah spoke to all the officials and to all the people, saying, "The LORD sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that you have heard.
Daniel 3:16
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered the king, "Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter.
Amos 7:14
Then Amos answered Amaziah, "I was no prophet, neither was I a prophet's son; but I was a herdsman, and a farmer of sycamore figs;
Matthew 10:18
Yes, and you will be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony to them and to the nations.
Luke 21:14
Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate beforehand how to answer,
Acts 4:8
Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers of the people, and elders,
Acts 5:29
But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than men.
Acts 21:39
But Paul said, "I am a Jew, from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no insignificant city. I beg you, allow me to speak to the people."
Acts 22:1
"Brothers and fathers, listen to the defense which I now make to you."
Colossians 4:6
Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.
2 Timothy 2:25
in gentleness correcting those who oppose him: perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,

A reason

1 Samuel 12:7
Now therefore stand still, that I may plead with you before the LORD concerning all the righteous acts of the LORD, which he did to you and to your fathers.
Isaiah 1:18
"Come now, and let us reason together," says the LORD: "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Isaiah 41:21
Produce your cause," says the LORD. "Bring forth your strong reasons," says the King of Jacob.
Acts 24:25
As he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, "Go your way for this time, and when it is convenient for me, I will summon you."

The hope

1 Peter 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy became our father again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
Colossians 1:5
because of the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens, of which you heard before in the word of the truth of the Good News,
Titus 1:2
in hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began;
Hebrews 3:6
but Christ is faithful as a Son over his house; whose house we are, if we hold fast our confidence and the glorying of our hope.
Hebrews 6:1
Therefore leaving the doctrine of the first principles of Christ, let us press on to perfection?not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, of faith toward God,

With

1 Peter 3:2
seeing your pure behavior in fear.
2 Timothy 2:25
in gentleness correcting those who oppose him: perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,

General references

Proverbs 26:16
The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer with discretion.