12 “In everything, (A)therefore, [a]treat people the same way you want [b]them to treat you, for (B)this is the Law and the Prophets.

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  1. Matthew 7:12 Lit you, too, do so for them
  2. Matthew 7:12 Lit people; Gr anthropoi

12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you,(A) for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.(B)

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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, yet (D)with gentleness and [c](E)reverence;

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  1. 1 Peter 3:15 I.e. set apart
  2. 1 Peter 3:15 Or argument; or explanation
  3. 1 Peter 3:15 Or fear

15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer(A) to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope(B) that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,

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