1 Peter 3:15

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:

And be

A reason

The hope

Hebrews 6:1

With

1 Peter 3:2

2 Timothy 2:25

General references

Proverbs 26:16

Bible References

And be

Then I will speak of your decrees before kings and not be ashamed.

Then Jeremiah spoke to all the officials and to all the people: "The LORD has sent me to prophesy all the things you heard against this house and against this city.

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered King Nebuchadnezzar, "It's not necessary for us to respond in this matter.

Amos replied in answer to Amaziah, "I am no prophet, nor am I a prophet's son, for I have been shepherding and picking the fruit of sycamore trees.

You will be brought before governors and kings because of me, to testify to them and to unbelievers.

So purpose in your hearts not to prepare your defense ahead of time,

Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, told them, "Rulers and elders of the people!

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

Paul replied, "I'm a Jew from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no insignificant city. Please let me speak to the people."

"Brothers and fathers, listen to the defense that I am now making before you."

Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone.

and gentle when refuting opponents. After all, maybe God will allow them to repent and to come to a full knowledge of the truth,

A reason

Now stand up and I'll pass judgment on you in light of the LORD's righteous acts that he did for you and your ancestors.

"Please come, and let's reason together," implores the LORD. "Even though your sins are like scarlet, they'll be white like snow. Though they're like crimson, they'll become like wool.

"Put forward your case!" says the LORD. "Submit your arguments!" says Jacob's King.

As Paul talked about righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became afraid and said, "For the present you may go. When I get a chance, I will send for you again."

The hope

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah! Because of his great mercy he has granted us a new birth, resulting in an immortal hope through the resurrection of Jesus, the Messiah, from the dead

based on the hope laid up for you in heaven. Some time ago you heard about this hope through the word of truth, the gospel

which is based on the hope of eternal life that God, who cannot lie, promised before the world began.

but the Messiah was faithful as the Son in charge of God's household, and we are his household if we hold on to our courage and the hope in which we rejoice.

Therefore, leaving behind the elementary teachings about the Messiah, let us continue to be carried along to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead actions, faith toward God,

With

when they see your pure and reverent lives.

and gentle when refuting opponents. After all, maybe God will allow them to repent and to come to a full knowledge of the truth,

General references

The lazy person is wiser in his own opinion than seven men who can give an appropriate response.