'Respond' in the Bible
When Jesus saw their reaction he said, "Why do you respond with evil in your hearts?
But when he was accused by the chief priests and the elders, he did not respond.
(Peter didn't know how to respond, because they were terrified.)
But Abraham said, 'They have Moses and the prophets; they must respond to them.'
He replied to him, 'If they do not respond to Moses and the prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.'"
The one who belongs to God listens and responds to God's words. You don't listen and respond, because you don't belong to God."
A woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple fabrics, a worshiper of God, was listening; and the Lord opened her heart to respond to the things spoken by Paul.
Notice therefore God's kindness and God's severity. On those who have fallen His severity has descended, but upon you His kindness has come, provided that you do not cease to respond to that kindness. Otherwise you will be cut off also.
We do hard work, toiling with our own hands. When we are verbally abused, we respond with a blessing, when persecuted, we endure,
Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.