15 but (A)in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, (B)always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and (C)respect, 16 (D)having a good conscience, so that, (E)when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.

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