1 Peter 3:13-15

Expanded Bible

¹³ If you are ·trying hard [eager; zealous; passionate] to do good, ·no one [^Lwho…?] can really ·hurt [harm; do evil to; mistreat] you. ¹⁴ But even if you suffer for ·doing right [righteousness], you are blessed [Matt. 5:10].

¹⁵ But ·respect Christ as the holy Lord [^Lsanctify Christ as Lord; Is. 8:13] in your hearts [^Cthat is, acknowledge his holiness and sovereignty in your life]. Always be ready to ·answer [or give a defense to] everyone who asks you to explain about the hope ·you have [^Lthat is in you],