1 Peter 3:15 — Community Reflections

1 PETER 3:15 — KING JAMES VERSION 1 0

“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:”

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect — the exhortation establishes that 'sanctifying Christ in your hearts as Lord' (hagiazo Christon as kyrion en tais kardias) provides the foundation for apologia (defense/explanation) of the faith. Believers should be 'ready at all times' (aei hetoimos) to 'give a reasoned account' (logos) of their 'hope' (elpis), but always 'with gentleness and respect' (meta praytēs kai phobou).

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