1 Peter 3:15
King James Version
Translation: KJV
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13And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?Select 1 Peter 3:13
14But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;Select 1 Peter 3:14
15But 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:Select 1 Peter 3:15
16Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.Select 1 Peter 3:16
17For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.Select 1 Peter 3:17
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WEB
3:15 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:
ASV
3:15 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:
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