¹⁵ but ^[a]sanctify ^(A)Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready ^(B)to make a ^[b]defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the ^(C)hope that is in you, but ^(D)with gentleness and ^(E)respect; ^16 [c]and keep a ^(F)good conscience so that in the thing in which ^(G)you are slandered, those who disparage your good behavior in Christ will be put to shame.