1 Peter 3:15

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But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess.

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  • Col 4:6 : 6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer everyone.
  • 2 Tim 2:25-26 : 25 correcting opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance and then knowledge of the truth 26 and they will come to their senses and escape the devil’s trap where they are held captive to do his will.
  • Luke 21:14-15 : 14 Therefore be resolved not to rehearse ahead of time how to make your defense. 15 For I will give you the words along with the wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.
  • Heb 6:1 : 1 Therefore we must progress beyond the elementary instructions about Christ and move on to maturity, not laying this foundation again: repentance from dead works and faith in God,
  • 1 Pet 3:2 : 2 when they see your pure and reverent conduct.
  • Heb 6:18-19 : 18 so that we who have found refuge in him may find strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us through two unchangeable things, since it is impossible for God to lie. 19 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, sure and steadfast, which reaches inside behind the curtain,
  • Acts 4:8-9 : 8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, replied,“Rulers of the people and elders, 9 if we are being examined today for a good deed done to a sick man– by what means this man was healed– 10 let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel that by the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, this man stands before you healthy. 11 This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, that has become the cornerstone. 12 And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among people by which we must be saved.”
  • 1 Pet 1:17 : 17 And if you address as Father the one who impartially judges according to each one’s work, live out the time of your temporary residence here in reverence.
  • Acts 5:29-31 : 29 But Peter and the apostles replied,“We must obey God rather than people. 30 The God of our forefathers raised up Jesus, whom you seized and killed by hanging him on a tree. 31 God exalted him to his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.
  • Acts 21:39-22:5 : 39 Paul answered,“I am a Jew from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of an important city. Please allow me to speak to the people.” 40 When the commanding officer had given him permission, Paul stood on the steps and gestured to the people with his hand. When they had become silent, he addressed them in Aramaic, 1 Paul’s Defense“Brothers and fathers, listen to my defense that I now make to you.” 2 (When they heard that he was addressing them in Aramaic, they became even quieter.) Then Paul said, 3 “I am a Jew, born in Tarsus in Cilicia, but brought up in this city, educated with strictness under Gamaliel according to the law of our ancestors, and was zealous for God just as all of you are today. 4 I persecuted this Way even to the point of death, tying up both men and women and putting them in prison, 5 as both the high priest and the whole council of elders can testify about me. From them I also received letters to the brothers in Damascus, and I was on my way to make arrests there and bring the prisoners to Jerusalem to be punished.
  • Col 1:5 : 5 Your faith and love have arisen from the hope laid up for you in heaven, which you have heard about in the message of truth, the gospel
  • Col 1:23 : 23 if indeed you remain in the faith, established and firm, without shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard. This gospel has also been preached in all creation under heaven, and I, Paul, have become its servant.
  • Col 1:27 : 27 God wanted to make known to them the glorious riches of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
  • Num 20:12 : 12 The Lord’s Judgment Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron,“Because you did not trust me enough to show me as holy before the Israelites, therefore you will not bring this community into the land I have given them.”
  • 1 Sam 12:7 : 7 Now take your positions, so I may confront you before the LORD regarding all the LORD’s just actions toward you and your ancestors.
  • Ps 119:46 : 46 I will speak about your regulations before kings and not be ashamed.
  • Isa 29:23 : 23 For when they see their children, whom I will produce among them, they will honor my name. They will honor the Holy One of Jacob; they will respect the God of Israel.
  • Jer 26:12-16 : 12 Then Jeremiah made his defense before all the officials and all the people.“The LORD sent me to prophesy everything you have heard me say against this temple and against this city. 13 But correct the way you have been living and do what is right. Obey the LORD your God. If you do, the LORD will forgo destroying you as he threatened he would. 14 As to my case, I am in your power. Do to me what you deem fair and proper. 15 But you should take careful note of this: If you put me to death, you will bring on yourselves and this city and those who live in it the guilt of murdering an innocent man. For the LORD has sent me to speak all this where you can hear it. That is the truth!” 16 Then the officials and all the people rendered their verdict to the priests and the prophets. They said,“This man should not be condemned to die. For he has spoken to us under the authority of the LORD our God.”
  • Amos 7:14-17 : 14 Amos replied to Amaziah,“I was not a prophet by profession. No, I was a herdsman who also took care of sycamore fig trees. 15 Then the LORD took me from tending flocks and gave me this commission,‘Go! Prophesy to my people Israel!’ 16 So now listen to the LORD’s message! You say,‘Don’t prophesy against Israel! Don’t preach against the family of Isaac!’ 17 “Therefore this is what the LORD says:‘Your wife will become a prostitute in the streets and your sons and daughters will die violently. Your land will be given to others and you will die in a foreign land. Israel will certainly be carried into exile away from its land.’”
  • Matt 10:18-20 : 18 And you will be brought before governors and kings because of me, as a witness to them and to the Gentiles. 19 Whenever they hand you over for trial, do not worry about how to speak or what to say, for what you should say will be given to you at that time. 20 For it is not you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.
  • 1 Pet 1:3-4 : 3 New Birth to Joy and Holiness Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he gave us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 that is, into an inheritance imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. It is reserved in heaven for you,
  • 1 Pet 3:4 : 4 but the inner person of the heart, the lasting beauty of a gentle and tranquil spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.
  • Titus 1:2 : 2 in hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before time began.
  • Heb 3:6 : 6 But Christ is faithful as a son over God’s house. We are of his house, if in fact we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope we take pride in.

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    14But in fact, if you happen to suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. But do not be terrified of them or be shaken.

  • 1 Pet 3:2-5
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    2when they see your pure and reverent conduct.

    3Let your beauty not be external– the braiding of hair and wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes–

    4but the inner person of the heart, the lasting beauty of a gentle and tranquil spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.

    5For in the same way the holy women who hoped in God long ago adorned themselves by being subject to their husbands,

  • 1 Pet 1:13-17
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    13Therefore, get your minds ready for action by being fully sober, and set your hope completely on the grace that will be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.

    14Like obedient children, do not comply with the evil urges you used to follow in your ignorance,

    15but, like the Holy One who called you, become holy yourselves in all of your conduct,

    16for it is written,“You shall be holy, because I am holy.”

    17And if you address as Father the one who impartially judges according to each one’s work, live out the time of your temporary residence here in reverence.

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

  • 1 Pet 2:12-13
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    12and maintain good conduct among the non-Christians, so that though they now malign you as wrongdoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God when he appears.

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  • Luke 21:14
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    14Therefore be resolved not to rehearse ahead of time how to make your defense.

  • 1 Thess 3:13
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    13so that your hearts are strengthened in holiness to be blameless before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.

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    7showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

    8and a sound message that cannot be criticized, so that any opponent will be at a loss, because he has nothing evil to say about us.

  • 1 Pet 2:15
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    15For God wants you to silence the ignorance of foolish people by doing good.

  • 1 Pet 3:8-9
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    8Suffering for Doing Good Finally, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, affectionate, compassionate, and humble.

    9Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but instead bless others because you were called to inherit a blessing.

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    14Exhortation to the Faithful Therefore, dear friends, since you are waiting for these things, strive to be found at peace, without spot or blemish, when you come into his presence.

  • Titus 3:1-2
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    1Conduct Toward Those Outside the Church Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work.

    2They must not slander anyone, but be peaceable, gentle, showing complete courtesy to all people.

  • 2 Thess 1:5
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    5Encouragement in Persecution This is evidence of God’s righteous judgment, to make you worthy of the kingdom of God, for which in fact you are suffering.

  • 1 Pet 1:21-22
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    21Through him you now trust in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.

    22You have purified your souls by obeying the truth in order to show sincere mutual love. So love one another earnestly from a pure heart.

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    11Since all these things are to melt away in this manner, what sort of people must we be, conducting our lives in holiness and godliness,

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    16But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear such a name.

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    15so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without blemish though you live in a crooked and perverse society, in which you shine as lights in the world

  • Phil 1:27-28
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    27Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ so that– whether I come and see you or whether I remain absent– I should hear that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind, by contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,

    28and by not being intimidated in any way by your opponents. This is a sign of their destruction, but of your salvation– a sign which is from God.

  • Phil 4:5
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    5Let everyone see your gentleness. The Lord is near!

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    6This brings you great joy, although you may have to suffer for a short time in various trials.

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    13But rejoice in the degree that you have shared in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice and be glad.

  • 1 Pet 5:9
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    9Resist him, strong in your faith, because you know that your brothers and sisters throughout the world are enduring the same kinds of suffering.

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    17Honor all people, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the king.

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    3We do not give anyone an occasion for taking an offense in anything, so that no fault may be found with our ministry.

  • 1 Thess 5:23
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    23Conclusion Now may the God of peace himself make you completely holy and may your spirit and soul and body be kept entirely blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  • 1 John 3:3
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    3And everyone who has this hope focused on him purifies himself, just as Jesus is pure).

  • Jas 3:13
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    13True Wisdom Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct he should show his works done in the gentleness that wisdom brings.

  • Rom 15:13
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    13Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in him, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

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    16This is the reason I do my best to always have a clear conscience toward God and toward people.

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    12Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in your speech, conduct, love, faithfulness, and purity.

  • Eph 6:5
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    5Slaves, obey your human masters with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ,

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    3This is my defense to those who examine me.

  • Col 3:22
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    22Slaves, obey your earthly masters in every respect, not only when they are watching– like those who are strictly people-pleasers– but with a sincere heart, fearing the Lord.

  • 1 Cor 16:13
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    13Final Challenge and Blessing Stay alert, stand firm in the faith, show courage, be strong.

  • 2 Thess 3:5
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    5Now may the Lord direct your hearts toward the love of God and the endurance of Christ.