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1 Peter 3:15-17
International Standard Version
1 Peter 3:15-17
International Standard Version
15 Instead, exalt[a] the Messiah”[b] as Lord in your lives.[c] Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you to explain the hope you have. 16 But do this[d] gently and respectfully, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak evil of your good conduct in the Messiah[e] will be ashamed of slandering you. 17 After all, if it is the will of God, it is better to suffer for doing right than for doing wrong.
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- 1 Peter 3:15 Or set apart
- 1 Peter 3:15 Or Christ; cf. Isa 8:12
- 1 Peter 3:15 Lit. hearts
- 1 Peter 3:16 The Gk. lacks do this
- 1 Peter 3:16 Or Christ
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