1 Peter 3:15
But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope you possess. But respond with gentleness and respect,
Cross References
Proverbs 15:28
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.

Proverbs 22:21
to show you true and reliable words, so that you can give sound answers to those who sent you?

Isaiah 5:16
But the LORD of Hosts will be exalted by His justice, and the holy God will show Himself holy in righteousness.

Isaiah 8:12
"Do not call conspiracy everything these people regard as conspiracy. Do not fear what they fear; do not live in dread.

Colossians 4:6
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

2 Timothy 2:25
He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.

1 Peter 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

1 Peter 1:17
Since you call on a Father who judges each one's work impartially, live your lives in reverent fear during your temporary stay on earth.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

sanctify.

Numbers 20:12
But the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, "Because you did not trust Me to show My holiness in the sight of the Israelites, you will not bring this assembly into the land I have given them."

Numbers 27:14
for when the congregation contended in the Wilderness of Zin, both of you rebelled against My command to show My holiness in their sight regarding the waters." Those were the waters of Meribah in Kadesh, in the Wilderness of Zin.

Isaiah 5:16
But the LORD of Hosts will be exalted by His justice, and the holy God will show Himself holy in righteousness.

Isaiah 29:23
For when he sees his children, the work of My hands among him, they will honor My name, they will sanctify the Holy One of Jacob, and they will stand in awe of the God of Israel.

and be.

Psalm 119:46
I will speak of Your testimonies before kings, and I will not be ashamed.

Jeremiah 26:12-16
And Jeremiah said to all the officials and all the people, "The LORD sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that you have heard. . . .

Daniel 3:16-18
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied to the king, "O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. . . .

Amos 7:14-17
"I was not a prophet, " Amos replied, "nor was I the son of a prophet; rather, I was a herdsman and a tender of sycamore-fig trees. . . .

Matthew 10:18-20
On My account, you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. . . .

Luke 21:14, 15
So make up your mind not to worry beforehand how to defend yourselves. . . .

Acts 4:8-12
Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers and elders of the people! . . .

Acts 5:29-31
But Peter and the other apostles replied, "We must obey God rather than men. . . .

Acts 21:39, 40
But Paul answered, "I am a Jew from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no ordinary city. Now I beg you to allow me to speak to the people." . . .

Acts 22:1, 2
"Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you." . . .

Colossians 4:6
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

2 Timothy 2:25
He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.

a reason.

1 Samuel 12:7
Now present yourselves, so I may confront you before the LORD with all the righteous acts He has done for you and your fathers.

Isaiah 1:18
"Come now, let us reason together, " says the LORD. "Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool.

Isaiah 41:21
"Present your case, " says the LORD. "Submit your arguments, " says the King of Jacob.

Acts 24:25
As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, "You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you."

the hope.

1 Peter 1:3, 4
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, . . .

Colossians 1:5, 23, 27
springing from the hope that is stored up for you in heaven and that you already heard about in the word of truth, the gospel . . .

Titus 1:2
in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began.

Hebrews 3:6
But Christ is faithful as the Son over God's house. And we are His house, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope of which we boast.

Hebrews 6:1, 18, 19
Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith in God, . . .

with.

1 Peter 3:2, 4
when they see your pure and reverent demeanor. . . .

2 Timothy 2:25, 26
He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth. . . .

fear.

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