1Pet.3.15

1 Peter 3:15

KJV

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:

Suffering for Righteousness

Cross References

Proverbs 15:28

KJV

The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath

Proverbs 22:21

KJV

That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee?

Thirty Sayings of the Wise

Saying 1

Isaiah 5:16

KJV

But the Lord of hosts shall be exalted in judgment, and God that is holy shall be sanctified in righteousness.

Woes to the Wicked

Isaiah 8:12

KJV GOD

Say ye not, A confederacy, to all them to whom this people shall say, A confederacy; neither fear ye their fear, nor be afraid.

A Call to Fear God

Colossians 4:6

KJV

Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.

Prayerful Speech and Actions

2 Timothy 2:25

KJV

In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;

The Lord’s Approved Workman

1 Peter 1:3

KJV

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

A Living Hope

1 Peter 1:17

KJV

And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear: