Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
but honor
New American Standard Bible
but
King James Version
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:
International Standard Version
Instead, exalt the Messiah" as Lord in your lives. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you to explain the hope you have.
A Conservative Version
but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. And always be ready for a defense to every man who asks you a word about the hope in you, with mildness 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:
Amplified
But in your hearts set Christ apart [as holy—acknowledging Him, giving Him first place in your lives] as Lord. Always be ready to give a [logical] defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope and confident assurance [elicited by faith] that is within you, yet [do it] with gentleness and respect.
An Understandable Version
But instead, set aside a place in your hearts where Christ is [in full control as] Lord, and be prepared always to give a suitable reply to every person who asks you for a reason why you have an inner hope. But [be sure you do it] in a meek and respectful way, however.
Anderson New Testament
but reverence the Lord God in your hearts, and be always ready to answer every one that asks of you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;
Bible in Basic English
But give honour to Christ in your hearts as your Lord; and be ready at any time when you are questioned about the hope which is in you, to give an answer in the fear of the Lord and without pride;
Common New Testament
but in your hearts reverence Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and respect;
Daniel Mace New Testament
adore the Lord God in your hearts, and be ready to show with modesty and respect to every one that asks it, what ground there is for the expectations you have:
Darby Translation
but sanctify the Lord the Christ in your hearts, and be always prepared to give an answer to every one that asks you to give an account of the hope that is in you, but with meekness and fear;
Emphatic Diaglott Bible
but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and be always prepared for giving an answer, with meekness and reverence, to every one who asks of you a reason for the hope which is in you.
Godbey New Testament
but sanctify the Lord Christ in your hearts: being always ready for an answer to every one asking you a reason for the hope which is in you, but with meekness and fear:
Goodspeed New Testament
but reverence Christ in your hearts as Lord, and always be ready to make your defense to anyone who calls you to account for the hope that you have. But do so gently and respectfully,
John Wesley New Testament
And be always ready to give an answer to every one that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear:
Julia Smith Translation
And consecrate the Lord God in your hearts: and being ready always for a justification to every one asking you the word of the hope in you with meekness and fear:
King James 2000
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asks you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
Lexham Expanded Bible
but set Christ apart [as] Lord in your hearts, always ready to [make] a defense to anyone who asks you [for] an accounting concerning the hope [that is] in you.
Modern King James verseion
but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and be ready always to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason of the hope in you, with meekness and fear;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. Be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, and that with meekness and fear:
Moffatt New Testament
but reverence Christ as Lord in your own hearts. Always be ready with a reply for anyone who calls you to account for the hope you cherish, but answer gently and with a sense of reverence;
Montgomery New Testament
But consecrate Christ in your hearts, as Lord. Be always in readiness to make and answer to any one who asks you a reason for the hope that is within you, yet with gentleness and reverence.
NET Bible
But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess.
New Heart English Bible
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:
Noyes New Testament
but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts. And be ready always to give an answer to every one that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, but with meekness and fear;
Sawyer New Testament
and sanctify the anointed Lord in your hearts, and be always ready with a defense to every one that asks you a reason for the hope that is in you; but with meekness and fear,
The Emphasized Bible
But, the Lord Christ, hallow ye in your hearts, ready always for a defence, unto every one that is asking you a reason concerning, the hope within you, - nevertheless, with meekness and reverence:
Thomas Haweis New Testament
but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be always ready with your reply to every man who demands a reason respecting the hope which is in you with meekness and fear:
Twentieth Century New Testament
Revere the Christ as Lord in your hearts; always ready to give an answer to any one who asks your reason for the hope that you cherish, but giving it humbly and in all reverence,
Webster
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.
Williams New Testament
but in your hearts be consecrated to Christ as Lord, and always be ready to make your defense to anyone who asks a reason for the hope you have. But you must do it in gentleness and reverence,
World English Bible
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear:
Worrell New Testament
but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts; ready always for an answer to every one who asks of you an account concerning the hope that is in you, yet with meekness and fear;
Worsley New Testament
and be always ready to answer every one that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, with meekness and reverence:
Youngs Literal Translation
and the Lord God sanctify in your hearts. And be ready always for defence to every one who is asking of you an account concerning the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;
Themes
Godly Fear » Should be » Exhibited in giving a reason for our hope
The Heart » We should » Sanctify God in
Hope » Spiritual » Believers called to testify concerning
Hope » Be ready to give an answer concerning
Meekness » Saints should » Answer for their hope with
Readiness » For spiritual service
Reasoning » To be applied to Godly living
Service » Obedient power for » Preparation for
Spiritual » Hope » Believers called to testify concerning
Suffering » Those that suffer for jesus Christ
religious Testimony » How and where to be given » Constant readiness for
Topics
Interlinear
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and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
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Humas
ὑμῖν
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Devotionals
Devotionals about 1 Peter 3:15
Devotionals containing 1 Peter 3:15
References
Word Count of 38 Translations in 1 Peter 3:15
Prayers for 1 Peter 3:15
Verse Info
Context Readings
Suffer For Doing What Is Good
14
But even if you should suffer for righteousness,
Cross References
Colossians 4:6
Your speech should always be gracious, seasoned with salt,
Isaiah 29:23
the work of My hands within his nation,
they will honor My name,
they will honor the Holy One of Jacob
and stand in awe of the God of Israel.
Numbers 20:12
But the Lord said to Moses and Aaron, “Because you did not trust Me to show My holiness in the sight of the Israelites, you will not bring this assembly into the land I have given them.”
1 Samuel 12:7
Now present yourselves, so I may confront you before the Lord about all the righteous acts He has done for you and your ancestors.
Psalm 119:46
and not be ashamed.
Isaiah 1:18
says the Lord.
“Though your sins are like scarlet,
they will be as white as snow;
though they are as red as crimson,
they will be like wool.
Isaiah 5:16
and the holy God
Isaiah 41:21
“Present your arguments,” says Jacob’s King.
Jeremiah 26:12-16
Then Jeremiah said to all the officials and the people, “The Lord sent me to prophesy all the words that you have heard against this temple and city.
Daniel 3:16-18
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied to the king, “Nebuchadnezzar, we don’t need to give you an answer to this question.
Amos 7:14-17
So Amos answered Amaziah, “I was
Matthew 10:18-20
Luke 21:14-15
Acts 4:8-12
Then Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit and said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders:
Acts 5:29-31
But Peter and the apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men.
Acts 21:39-5
Paul said, “I am a Jewish man from Tarsus of Cilicia,
Acts 24:25
Now as he spoke about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come,
Colossians 1:5
because of the hope reserved for you in heaven. You have already heard about this hope in the message of truth,
Colossians 1:23
if indeed you remain grounded and steadfast in the faith
2 Timothy 2:25-26
instructing his opponents with gentleness.
Titus 1:2
in the hope of eternal life
Hebrews 3:6
But Christ was faithful as a Son over His household. And we are that household if we hold on to the courage and the confidence of our hope.
Hebrews 6:1
Therefore, leaving the elementary message about the Messiah, let us go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, faith in God,
Hebrews 6:18-19
so that through two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to seize the hope set before us.
1 Peter 1:3-4
Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 1:17
And if you address as Father the One who judges impartially
1 Peter 3:2
when they observe your pure, reverent lives.
1 Peter 3:4
Instead, it should consist of what is inside
Numbers 27:14
When the community quarreled in the Wilderness of Zin, both of you rebelled against My command to show My holiness in their sight at the waters.” Those were the waters of Meribah
Colossians 1:27
God wanted to make known among the Gentiles the glorious wealth of this mystery, which is Christ