Verse 15

1 Peter 3:15

New Living Translation

15 Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it.

Original Language Text

greek

κύριον δὲ τὸν ⸀Χριστὸν ἁγιάσατε ἐν ταῖς καρδίαις ὑμῶν, ⸀ἕτοιμοι ἀεὶ πρὸς ἀπολογίαν παντὶ τῷ αἰτοῦντι ὑμᾶς λόγον περὶ τῆς ἐν ὑμῖν ἐλπίδος,

English Translation

But sanctify the Lord Christ in your hearts, being always ready for a defense to everyone asking you a reason for the hope that is in you.

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Chapter 3 Context

1 In the same way, you wives must accept the authority of your husbands. Then, even if some refuse to... Focus ↗

2 by observing your pure and reverent lives. Focus ↗

3 Don’t be concerned about the outward beauty of fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clo... Focus ↗

4 You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of... Focus ↗

5 This is how the holy women of old made themselves beautiful. They put their trust in God (Elohim) an... Focus ↗

6 For instance, Sarah obeyed her husband, Abraham, and called him her master. You are her daughters wh... Focus ↗

7 In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as y... Focus ↗

8 Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers a... Focus ↗

9 Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them ba... Focus ↗

10 For the Scriptures say, “If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue f... Focus ↗

11 Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it. Focus ↗

12 The eyes of the LORD watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers. Bu... Focus ↗

13 Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good? Focus ↗

14 But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God (Elohim) will reward you for it. So don’t worry... Focus ↗

15 Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a beli...

16 But do this in a gentle and respectful way. Keep your conscience clear. Then if people speak against... Focus ↗

17 Remember, it is better to suffer for doing good, if that is what God (Elohim) wants, than to suffer... Focus ↗

18 Christ suffered for our sins once for all time. He never sinned, but he died for sinners to bring yo... Focus ↗

19 So he went and preached to the spirits in prison — Focus ↗

20 those who disobeyed God (Elohim) long ago when God (Elohim) waited patiently while Noah was building... Focus ↗

21 And that water is a picture of baptism, which now saves you, not by removing dirt from your body, bu... Focus ↗

22 Now Christ has gone to heaven. He is seated in the place of honor next to God (Elohim), and all the... Focus ↗

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