Devine Scripture

1 Peter 3:15

1 Peter chapter 3 · verse 15 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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:

Context

v.14But even if ye should suffer for righteousness’ sake, blessed are ye: and fear not their fear, neither be troubled;

v.15This passage

v.16having a good conscience; that, wherein ye are spoken against, they may be put to shame who revile your good manner of life in Christ.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Samuel 12:7

    Now therefore stand still, that I may plead with you before Jehovah concerning all the righteous acts of Jehovah, which he did to you and to your fathers.

  • Colossians 1:23

    if so be that ye continue in the faith, grounded and stedfast, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel which ye heard, which was preached in all creation under heaven; whereof I Paul was made a minister.

  • Jeremiah 26:12

    Then spake Jeremiah unto all the princes and to all the people, saying, Jehovah sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that ye have heard.

  • Amos 7:14

    Then answered Amos, and said to Amaziah, I was no prophet, neither was I a prophet’s son; but I was a herdsman, and a dresser of sycomore-trees:

  • Acts 5:29

    But Peter and the apostles answered and said, We must obey God rather than men.

  • Matthew 10:18

    yea and before governors and kings shall ye be brought for my sake, for a testimony to them and to the Gentiles.