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

I will speak about your regulations before kings and not be ashamed.

Then Jeremiah made his defense before all the officials and all the people. "The Lord sent me to prophesy everything you have heard me say against this temple and against this city.

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied to King Nebuchadnezzar, "We do not need to give you a reply concerning this.

Amos replied to Amaziah, "I was not a prophet by profession. No, I was a herdsman who also took care of sycamore fig trees.

And you will be brought before governors and kings because of me, as a witness to them and the Gentiles.

Therefore be resolved not to rehearse ahead of time how to make your defense.

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, replied, "Rulers of the people and elders,

But Peter and the apostles replied, "We must obey God rather than people.

Paul answered, "I am a Jew from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of an important city. Please allow me to speak to the people."

"Brothers and fathers, listen to my defense that I now make to you."

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

correcting opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance and then knowledge of the truth

A reason

Now take your positions, so I may confront you before the Lord regarding all the Lord's just actions toward you and your ancestors.

Come, let's consider your options," says the Lord. "Though your sins have stained you like the color red, you can become white like snow; though they are as easy to see as the color scarlet, you can become white like wool.

"Present your argument," says the Lord. "Produce your evidence," says Jacob's king.

While Paul was discussing righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, "Go away for now, and when I have an opportunity, I will send for you."

The hope

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he gave us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

Your faith and love have arisen from the hope laid up for you in heaven, which you have heard about in the message of truth, the gospel

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

But Christ is faithful as a son over God's house. We are of his house, if in fact we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope we take pride in.

Therefore we must progress beyond the elementary instructions about Christ and move on to maturity, not laying this foundation again: repentance from dead works and faith in God,

With

when they see your pure and reverent conduct.

correcting opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance and then knowledge of the truth

General references

The sluggard is wiser in his own estimation than seven people who respond with good sense.