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
Bible References
And be
Matthew 10:18
And you will be brought before governors and kings for my sake, that you may witness for me before them and the nations.
Luke 21:14
Make up your minds, therefore, not to prepare your defense;
Acts 4:8
On this, Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, spoke as follows: "Leaders of the people and Councillors,
Acts 5:29
To this Peter and the Apostles replied: "We must obey God rather than men.
Acts 21:39
"No," said Paul, "I am a Jew of Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of a city of some note; and I beg you to give me permission to speak to the people."
Acts 22:1
"Brothers and Father, listen to the defense which I am about to make."
Colossians 4:6
Let your conversation always be kindly, and seasoned, as it were, with salt; that you may know in each case what answer you ought to give.
2 Timothy 2:25
He should instruct his opponents in a gentle spirit; for, possibly, God may give them a repentance that will lead to a fuller knowledge of Truth,
A reason
Acts 24:25
But, while Paul was speaking at length about righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became terrified, and interrupted him--"Go for the present, but, when I find an opportunity, I will send for you again."
The hope
1 Peter 1:3
Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has, in his great mercy, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
Colossians 1:5
On account of the hope which awaits its fulfillment in Heaven. Of this hope you heard long ago in the true Message of the Good News which reached you--
Titus 1:2
and is based on the hope of Immortal Life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began,
Hebrews 3:6
the faithfulness of Christ was that of a Son set over the House of God. And we are his House--if only we retain, unshaken to the end, the courage and confidence inspired by our hope.
Hebrews 6:1
Therefore, let us leave behind the elementary teaching about the Christ and press on to perfection, not always laying over again a foundation of repentance for a lifeless formality, of faith in God--
With
1 Peter 3:2
as they watch your submissive and blameless conduct.
2 Timothy 2:25
He should instruct his opponents in a gentle spirit; for, possibly, God may give them a repentance that will lead to a fuller knowledge of Truth,