'Account' in the Bible

In this you rejoice greatly, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials,

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.

But they will [have to] give an account to Him who is ready to judge and pass sentence on the living and the dead.

By Silvanus, our faithful brother (as I consider him), I have written to you briefly, to counsel and testify that this is the true grace [the undeserved favor] of God. Stand firm in it!