1 Peter 3:15

Full Chapter

September 18, 2025

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:

BSB

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 that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,

WEB

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear:

YLT

and the Lord God sanctify in your hearts. And be ready always for defence to every one who is asking of you an account concerning the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;

F.O.G Original

(15) The holiness of HaMashiach in your hearts is always ready to defend everyone who asks you to give a word concerning the hope in you. Yet with gentleness and fearful reverence,

F.O.G

(15) The holiness of HaMashiach in your hearts is always ready to defend everyone who asks you to give a word concerning the hope in you. Yet with gentleness and fearful reverence,

F.O.G MSG

¹⁵Instead, set apart Messiah as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope that lives within you. But do it with gentleness and respect,