1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set Christ apart [as holy—acknowledging Him, giving Him first place in your lives] as Lord. Always be ready to give a [logical] defense to...

3:15 AMP

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Amplified Bible - But in your hearts set Christ apart [as holy—acknowledging Him, giving Him first place in your lives] as Lord. Always be ready to give a [logical] defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope and confident assurance [elicited by faith] that is within you, yet [do it] with gentleness and respect.
新标点和合本 - 只要心里尊主基督为圣。有人问你们心中盼望的缘由，就要常作准备，以温柔、敬畏的心回答各人；
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 只要心里奉主基督为圣，尊他为主。有人问你们心中盼望的理由，要随时准备答覆；
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 只要心里奉主基督为圣，尊他为主。有人问你们心中盼望的理由，要随时准备答覆；
当代译本 - 要从心里尊基督为主。如果有人问起你们心中的盼望，你们要随时准备答复，
圣经新译本 - 只要心里尊基督为圣，以他为主；常常作好准备，去回答那些问你们为什么怀有盼望的人，
中文标准译本 - 只要你们心里尊主基督为圣，无论谁要你们对你们里面的盼望做个交代，你们都要随时预备好答复他；
现代标点和合本 - 只要心里尊主基督为圣。有人问你们心中盼望的缘由，就要常做准备，以温柔、敬畏的心回答各人，
和合本（拼音版） - 只要心里尊主基督为圣。有人问你们心中盼望的缘由，就要常作准备，以温柔、敬畏的心回答各人。
New International Version - But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,
New International Reader's Version - But make sure that in your hearts you honor Christ as Lord. Always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks you about the hope you have. Be ready to give the reason for it. But do it gently and with respect.
English Standard Version - but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, 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 respect,
New Living Translation - Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it.
Christian Standard Bible - but in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, ready at any time to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.
New American Standard Bible - but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, but with gentleness and respect;
New King James Version - But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;
American Standard Version - but sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord: being ready always to give answer to every man that asketh you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, yet with meekness and fear:
King James Version - But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
New English Translation - But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess.
World English Bible - But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. Always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear,
新標點和合本 - 只要心裏尊主基督為聖。有人問你們心中盼望的緣由，就要常作準備，以溫柔、敬畏的心回答各人；
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 只要心裏奉主基督為聖，尊他為主。有人問你們心中盼望的理由，要隨時準備答覆；
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 只要心裏奉主基督為聖，尊他為主。有人問你們心中盼望的理由，要隨時準備答覆；
當代譯本 - 要從心裡尊基督為主。如果有人問起你們心中的盼望，你們要隨時準備答覆，
聖經新譯本 - 只要心裡尊基督為聖，以他為主；常常作好準備，去回答那些問你們為甚麼懷有盼望的人，
呂振中譯本 - 只要心裏承認基督為主，尊奉為聖。凡有人請你們說明你們心中所盼望的之緣由，你們總要老準備着回護答覆他。不過也要帶着柔和與敬畏的心，
中文標準譯本 - 只要你們心裡尊主基督為聖，無論誰要你們對你們裡面的盼望做個交代，你們都要隨時預備好答覆他；
現代標點和合本 - 只要心裡尊主基督為聖。有人問你們心中盼望的緣由，就要常做準備，以溫柔、敬畏的心回答各人，
文理和合譯本 - 中心尊主基督為聖、素備應對、以答凡詰爾衷所望之故者、惟宜溫柔敬懼耳、
文理委辦譯本 - 心畏主上帝、有人詰爾所望伊何、爾言當前定、而後以溫柔畏懼答之、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 心中當尊主天主為聖、爾心所懷之望、有人以其故詰爾、爾當預備、可溫和畏懼以答之、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 但須一心仰望基督作爾聖主。人若問爾、何以懷此望德、則侃侃而對、說明緣由；惟亦須以溫和恭敬之態度為之。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Más bien, honren en su corazón a Cristo como Señor. Estén siempre preparados para responder a todo el que les pida razón de la esperanza que hay en ustedes.
현대인의 성경 - 마음에 주님이신 그리스도를 거룩하게 모십시오. 그리고 여러분이 간직한 희망에 대해서 그 이유를 묻는 사람에게는 언제나 부드럽고 공손하게 대답할 준비를 하고
Новый Русский Перевод - но свято почитайте в ваших сердцах Христа как Господа . Будьте всегда готовы ответить, когда вас спрашивают о вашей надежде, но делайте это с кротостью, страхом
Восточный перевод - но свято почитайте в ваших сердцах Масиха как Повелителя . Будьте всегда готовы ответить, когда вас спрашивают о вашей надежде, но делайте это с кротостью, страхом
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - но свято почитайте в ваших сердцах аль-Масиха как Повелителя . Будьте всегда готовы ответить, когда вас спрашивают о вашей надежде, но делайте это с кротостью, страхом
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - но свято почитайте в ваших сердцах Масеха как Повелителя . Будьте всегда готовы ответить, когда вас спрашивают о вашей надежде, но делайте это с кротостью, страхом
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Dans votre cœur, reconnaissez le Seigneur – c’est-à-dire Christ – comme saint ; si l’on vous demande de justifier votre espérance, soyez toujours prêts à la défendre,
リビングバイブル - 心を動揺させないで、ただ主キリストを信じなさい。もしだれかに、「なぜキリストを信じるのか」と尋ねられたら、いつでもその理由を話せるようにしておきなさい。ただし、おだやかに、真摯な態度で説明すべきです。
Nestle Aland 28 - κύριον δὲ τὸν Χριστὸν ἁγιάσατε ἐν ταῖς καρδίαις ὑμῶν, ἕτοιμοι ἀεὶ πρὸς ἀπολογίαν παντὶ τῷ αἰτοῦντι ὑμᾶς λόγον περὶ τῆς ἐν ὑμῖν ἐλπίδος,
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - Κύριον δὲ τὸν Χριστὸν ἁγιάσατε ἐν ταῖς καρδίαις ὑμῶν; ἕτοιμοι ἀεὶ πρὸς ἀπολογίαν παντὶ τῷ αἰτοῦντι ὑμᾶς λόγον, περὶ τῆς ἐν ὑμῖν ἐλπίδος,
Nova Versão Internacional - Antes, santifiquem Cristo como Senhor em seu coração. Estejam sempre preparados para responder a qualquer pessoa que pedir a razão da esperança que há em vocês.
Hoffnung für alle - Allein Christus, den Herrn, sollt ihr ehren. Seid immer bereit, Rede und Antwort zu stehen, wenn euch andere nach der Hoffnung fragen, die euch erfüllt.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Hãy yên lặng, tôn cao Đấng Cứu Thế, Chúa của anh chị em. Nếu có ai hỏi: “Tại sao anh chị em tin Chúa?” hãy sẵn sàng trả lời họ cách hòa nhã, lễ độ, và rành mạch.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - แต่ในใจของท่านจงเทิดทูนพระคริสต์เป็นองค์พระผู้เป็นเจ้า จงเตรียมพร้อมเสมอที่จะตอบทุกคนซึ่งถามถึงเหตุผลที่ท่านมีความหวังใจเช่นนี้ แต่จงตอบอย่างสุภาพอ่อนโยนและให้เกียรติ
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - จงยกย่องนับถือในใจท่าน ว่าพระคริสต์เป็นพระผู้เป็นเจ้า และพร้อมเสมอที่จะตอบทุกคนที่ถามท่าน ว่าเหตุใดท่านจึงมีความหวัง แต่จงกระทำด้วยความอ่อนโยนและความเคารพ

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Isaiah 5:16 - But the Lord of hosts will be exalted in justice, And God, the Holy One, will show Himself holy in righteousness [through His righteous judgments].
Numbers 27:14 - because in the Wilderness of Zin, during the strife of the congregation, you rebelled against My command to treat me as holy [by following My instruction] before their eyes at the water.” (These are the waters of Meribah in Kadesh in the Wilderness of Zin.)
Isaiah 29:23 - For when he sees his children, the work of My hands, in his midst, They will sanctify My Name; They will sanctify the Holy One of Jacob And will stand in awe and reverent fear of the God of Israel.
1 Peter 1:17 - If you address as Father, the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in [reverent] fear [of Him] and with profound respect for Him throughout the time of your stay on earth.
Numbers 20:12 - But the Lord said to Moses and Aaron, “Because you have not believed (trusted) Me, to treat Me as holy in the sight of the sons of Israel, you therefore shall not bring this assembly into the land which I have given them.”
Acts 24:25 - But as he was discussing righteousness, self-control [honorable behavior, personal integrity], and the judgment to come, Felix became frightened and said, “Go away for now, and when I find [a convenient] time I will send for you.”
Jeremiah 26:12 - Then Jeremiah spoke to all the princes and to all the people, saying, “The Lord sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that you have heard.
Jeremiah 26:13 - Therefore, now change your ways and your deeds and obey the voice of the Lord your God; then the Lord will relent and reverse His decision concerning the misfortune which He has pronounced against you.
Jeremiah 26:14 - As for me, behold, I am in your hands; do with me as seems good and suitable to you.
Jeremiah 26:15 - But know for certain that if you put me to death, you will bring innocent blood on yourselves and on this city and on its inhabitants, for in truth the Lord has sent me to you to speak all these words in your hearing.”
Jeremiah 26:16 - Then the princes and all the people said to the priests and to the [false] prophets, “This man is not deserving of death, for he has spoken to us in the name of the Lord our God.”
1 Peter 1:3 - Blessed [gratefully praised and adored] be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant and boundless mercy has caused us to be born again [that is, to be reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose] to an ever-living hope and confident assurance through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
1 Peter 1:4 - [born anew] into an inheritance which is imperishable [beyond the reach of change] and undefiled and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,
1 Peter 3:4 - but let it be [the inner beauty of] the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality and unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit, [one that is calm and self-controlled, not overanxious, but serene and spiritually mature] which is very precious in the sight of God.
Isaiah 1:18 - “Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the Lord. “ Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be like wool.
Daniel 3:16 - Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego answered the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to answer you on this point.
Daniel 3:17 - If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to rescue us from the furnace of blazing fire, and He will rescue us from your hand, O king.
Daniel 3:18 - But even if He does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we are not going to serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up!”
Isaiah 41:21 - “Present your case [for idols made by men’s hands],” says the Lord. “Produce your evidence [of divinity],” Says the king of Jacob.
Psalms 119:46 - I will also speak of Your testimonies before kings And shall not be ashamed.
Amos 7:14 - Then Amos replied to Amaziah, “I am not a prophet [by profession], nor am I a prophet’s son; I am a herdsman and a grower of sycamore figs.
Amos 7:15 - But the Lord took me as I followed the flock and the Lord said to me, ‘Go, prophesy to My people Israel.’
Amos 7:16 - Now therefore, listen to the word of the Lord: You say, ‘You shall not prophesy against Israel nor shall you speak against the house of Isaac.’
Amos 7:17 - Therefore, thus says the Lord, ‘Your wife shall become a prostitute in the city [when the Assyrians capture Samaria] and your sons and your daughters shall fall by the sword, and your land shall be divided by a measuring line; you yourself shall die in an unclean and defiled [pagan] land, and Israel shall certainly go from its land into exile.’ ”
Acts 4:8 - Then Peter, filled with [the power of] the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people [members of the Sanhedrin, the Jewish High Court],
Acts 4:9 - if we are being put on trial today [to interrogate us] for a good deed done to [benefit] a disabled man, as to how this man has been restored to health,
Acts 4:10 - let it be known and clearly understood by all of you, and by all the people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, whom you [demanded be] crucified [by the Romans and], whom God raised from the dead—in this name [that is, by the authority and power of Jesus] this man stands here before you in good health.
Acts 4:11 - This Jesus is the stone which was despised and rejected by you, the builders, but which became the chief Cornerstone.
Acts 4:12 - And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among people by which we must be saved [for God has provided the world no alternative for salvation].”
Colossians 1:23 - [and He will do this] if you continue in the faith, well-grounded and steadfast, and not shifting away from the [confident] hope [that is a result] of the gospel that you have heard, which was proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which [gospel] I, Paul, was made a minister.
Hebrews 3:6 - but Christ is faithful as a Son over His [Father’s] house. And we are His house if we hold fast our confidence and sense of triumph in our hope [in Christ].
Hebrews 6:1 - Therefore let us get past the elementary stage in the teachings about the Christ, advancing on to maturity and perfection and spiritual completeness, [doing this] without laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God,
Titus 1:2 - based on the hope and divine guarantee of eternal life, [the life] which God, who is ever truthful and without deceit, promised before the ages of time began,
Acts 5:29 - Then Peter and the apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men [we have no other choice].
Acts 5:30 - The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom you had put to death by hanging Him on a cross [and you are responsible].
Acts 5:31 - God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior and Deliverer, in order to grant repentance to Israel, and [to grant] forgiveness of sins.
Matthew 10:18 - and you will be brought before governors and kings for My sake, as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.
Matthew 10:19 - But when they hand you over, do not worry about how or what you are to say; for what you are to say will be given you within that [very] hour;
Matthew 10:20 - for it is not you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.
Hebrews 6:18 - so that by two unchangeable things [His promise and His oath] in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled [to Him] for refuge would have strong encouragement and indwelling strength to hold tightly to the hope set before us.
Hebrews 6:19 - This hope [this confident assurance] we have as an anchor of the soul [it cannot slip and it cannot break down under whatever pressure bears upon it]—a safe and steadfast hope that enters within the veil [of the heavenly temple, that most Holy Place in which the very presence of God dwells],
Colossians 1:5 - because of the [confident] hope [of experiencing that] which is reserved and waiting for you in heaven. You previously heard of this hope in the message of truth, the gospel [regarding salvation]
Colossians 1:27 - God [in His eternal plan] chose to make known to them how great for the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in and among you, the hope and guarantee of [realizing the] glory.
1 Samuel 12:7 - Now then, take your stand, so that I may plead and contend with you before the Lord concerning all the righteous acts of the Lord which He did for you and for your fathers.
1 Peter 3:2 - when they see your modest and respectful behavior [together with your devotion and appreciation—love your husband, encourage him, and enjoy him as a blessing from God].
Luke 21:14 - So make up your minds not to prepare beforehand to defend yourselves;
Luke 21:15 - for I will give you [skillful] words and wisdom which none of your opponents will be able to resist or refute.
2 Timothy 2:25 - He must correct those who are in opposition with courtesy and gentleness in the hope that God may grant that they will repent and be led to the knowledge of the truth [accurately understanding and welcoming it],
2 Timothy 2:26 - and that they may come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will.
Colossians 4:6 - Let your speech at all times be gracious and pleasant, seasoned with salt, so that you will know how to answer each one [who questions you].

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交叉引用

Amplified Bible - But in your hearts set Christ apart [as holy—acknowledging Him, giving Him first place in your lives] as Lord. Always be ready to give a [logical] defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope and confident assurance [elicited by faith] that is within you, yet [do it] with gentleness and respect.
新标点和合本 - 只要心里尊主基督为圣。有人问你们心中盼望的缘由，就要常作准备，以温柔、敬畏的心回答各人；
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 只要心里奉主基督为圣，尊他为主。有人问你们心中盼望的理由，要随时准备答覆；
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 只要心里奉主基督为圣，尊他为主。有人问你们心中盼望的理由，要随时准备答覆；
当代译本 - 要从心里尊基督为主。如果有人问起你们心中的盼望，你们要随时准备答复，
圣经新译本 - 只要心里尊基督为圣，以他为主；常常作好准备，去回答那些问你们为什么怀有盼望的人，
中文标准译本 - 只要你们心里尊主基督为圣，无论谁要你们对你们里面的盼望做个交代，你们都要随时预备好答复他；
现代标点和合本 - 只要心里尊主基督为圣。有人问你们心中盼望的缘由，就要常做准备，以温柔、敬畏的心回答各人，
和合本（拼音版） - 只要心里尊主基督为圣。有人问你们心中盼望的缘由，就要常作准备，以温柔、敬畏的心回答各人。
New International Version - But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,
New International Reader's Version - But make sure that in your hearts you honor Christ as Lord. Always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks you about the hope you have. Be ready to give the reason for it. But do it gently and with respect.
English Standard Version - but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, 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 respect,
New Living Translation - Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it.
Christian Standard Bible - but in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, ready at any time to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.
New American Standard Bible - but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, but with gentleness and respect;
New King James Version - But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;
American Standard Version - but sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord: being ready always to give answer to every man that asketh you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, yet with meekness and fear:
King James Version - But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
New English Translation - But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess.
World English Bible - But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. Always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear,
新標點和合本 - 只要心裏尊主基督為聖。有人問你們心中盼望的緣由，就要常作準備，以溫柔、敬畏的心回答各人；
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 只要心裏奉主基督為聖，尊他為主。有人問你們心中盼望的理由，要隨時準備答覆；
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 只要心裏奉主基督為聖，尊他為主。有人問你們心中盼望的理由，要隨時準備答覆；
當代譯本 - 要從心裡尊基督為主。如果有人問起你們心中的盼望，你們要隨時準備答覆，
聖經新譯本 - 只要心裡尊基督為聖，以他為主；常常作好準備，去回答那些問你們為甚麼懷有盼望的人，
呂振中譯本 - 只要心裏承認基督為主，尊奉為聖。凡有人請你們說明你們心中所盼望的之緣由，你們總要老準備着回護答覆他。不過也要帶着柔和與敬畏的心，
中文標準譯本 - 只要你們心裡尊主基督為聖，無論誰要你們對你們裡面的盼望做個交代，你們都要隨時預備好答覆他；
現代標點和合本 - 只要心裡尊主基督為聖。有人問你們心中盼望的緣由，就要常做準備，以溫柔、敬畏的心回答各人，
文理和合譯本 - 中心尊主基督為聖、素備應對、以答凡詰爾衷所望之故者、惟宜溫柔敬懼耳、
文理委辦譯本 - 心畏主上帝、有人詰爾所望伊何、爾言當前定、而後以溫柔畏懼答之、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 心中當尊主天主為聖、爾心所懷之望、有人以其故詰爾、爾當預備、可溫和畏懼以答之、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 但須一心仰望基督作爾聖主。人若問爾、何以懷此望德、則侃侃而對、說明緣由；惟亦須以溫和恭敬之態度為之。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Más bien, honren en su corazón a Cristo como Señor. Estén siempre preparados para responder a todo el que les pida razón de la esperanza que hay en ustedes.
현대인의 성경 - 마음에 주님이신 그리스도를 거룩하게 모십시오. 그리고 여러분이 간직한 희망에 대해서 그 이유를 묻는 사람에게는 언제나 부드럽고 공손하게 대답할 준비를 하고
Новый Русский Перевод - но свято почитайте в ваших сердцах Христа как Господа . Будьте всегда готовы ответить, когда вас спрашивают о вашей надежде, но делайте это с кротостью, страхом
Восточный перевод - но свято почитайте в ваших сердцах Масиха как Повелителя . Будьте всегда готовы ответить, когда вас спрашивают о вашей надежде, но делайте это с кротостью, страхом
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - но свято почитайте в ваших сердцах аль-Масиха как Повелителя . Будьте всегда готовы ответить, когда вас спрашивают о вашей надежде, но делайте это с кротостью, страхом
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - но свято почитайте в ваших сердцах Масеха как Повелителя . Будьте всегда готовы ответить, когда вас спрашивают о вашей надежде, но делайте это с кротостью, страхом
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Dans votre cœur, reconnaissez le Seigneur – c’est-à-dire Christ – comme saint ; si l’on vous demande de justifier votre espérance, soyez toujours prêts à la défendre,
リビングバイブル - 心を動揺させないで、ただ主キリストを信じなさい。もしだれかに、「なぜキリストを信じるのか」と尋ねられたら、いつでもその理由を話せるようにしておきなさい。ただし、おだやかに、真摯な態度で説明すべきです。
Nestle Aland 28 - κύριον δὲ τὸν Χριστὸν ἁγιάσατε ἐν ταῖς καρδίαις ὑμῶν, ἕτοιμοι ἀεὶ πρὸς ἀπολογίαν παντὶ τῷ αἰτοῦντι ὑμᾶς λόγον περὶ τῆς ἐν ὑμῖν ἐλπίδος,
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - Κύριον δὲ τὸν Χριστὸν ἁγιάσατε ἐν ταῖς καρδίαις ὑμῶν; ἕτοιμοι ἀεὶ πρὸς ἀπολογίαν παντὶ τῷ αἰτοῦντι ὑμᾶς λόγον, περὶ τῆς ἐν ὑμῖν ἐλπίδος,
Nova Versão Internacional - Antes, santifiquem Cristo como Senhor em seu coração. Estejam sempre preparados para responder a qualquer pessoa que pedir a razão da esperança que há em vocês.
Hoffnung für alle - Allein Christus, den Herrn, sollt ihr ehren. Seid immer bereit, Rede und Antwort zu stehen, wenn euch andere nach der Hoffnung fragen, die euch erfüllt.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Hãy yên lặng, tôn cao Đấng Cứu Thế, Chúa của anh chị em. Nếu có ai hỏi: “Tại sao anh chị em tin Chúa?” hãy sẵn sàng trả lời họ cách hòa nhã, lễ độ, và rành mạch.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - แต่ในใจของท่านจงเทิดทูนพระคริสต์เป็นองค์พระผู้เป็นเจ้า จงเตรียมพร้อมเสมอที่จะตอบทุกคนซึ่งถามถึงเหตุผลที่ท่านมีความหวังใจเช่นนี้ แต่จงตอบอย่างสุภาพอ่อนโยนและให้เกียรติ
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - จงยกย่องนับถือในใจท่าน ว่าพระคริสต์เป็นพระผู้เป็นเจ้า และพร้อมเสมอที่จะตอบทุกคนที่ถามท่าน ว่าเหตุใดท่านจึงมีความหวัง แต่จงกระทำด้วยความอ่อนโยนและความเคารพ

Isaiah 5:16 - But the Lord of hosts will be exalted in justice, And God, the Holy One, will show Himself holy in righteousness [through His righteous judgments].
Numbers 27:14 - because in the Wilderness of Zin, during the strife of the congregation, you rebelled against My command to treat me as holy [by following My instruction] before their eyes at the water.” (These are the waters of Meribah in Kadesh in the Wilderness of Zin.)
Isaiah 29:23 - For when he sees his children, the work of My hands, in his midst, They will sanctify My Name; They will sanctify the Holy One of Jacob And will stand in awe and reverent fear of the God of Israel.
1 Peter 1:17 - If you address as Father, the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in [reverent] fear [of Him] and with profound respect for Him throughout the time of your stay on earth.
Numbers 20:12 - But the Lord said to Moses and Aaron, “Because you have not believed (trusted) Me, to treat Me as holy in the sight of the sons of Israel, you therefore shall not bring this assembly into the land which I have given them.”
Acts 24:25 - But as he was discussing righteousness, self-control [honorable behavior, personal integrity], and the judgment to come, Felix became frightened and said, “Go away for now, and when I find [a convenient] time I will send for you.”
Jeremiah 26:12 - Then Jeremiah spoke to all the princes and to all the people, saying, “The Lord sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that you have heard.
Jeremiah 26:13 - Therefore, now change your ways and your deeds and obey the voice of the Lord your God; then the Lord will relent and reverse His decision concerning the misfortune which He has pronounced against you.
Jeremiah 26:14 - As for me, behold, I am in your hands; do with me as seems good and suitable to you.
Jeremiah 26:15 - But know for certain that if you put me to death, you will bring innocent blood on yourselves and on this city and on its inhabitants, for in truth the Lord has sent me to you to speak all these words in your hearing.”
Jeremiah 26:16 - Then the princes and all the people said to the priests and to the [false] prophets, “This man is not deserving of death, for he has spoken to us in the name of the Lord our God.”
1 Peter 1:3 - Blessed [gratefully praised and adored] be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant and boundless mercy has caused us to be born again [that is, to be reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose] to an ever-living hope and confident assurance through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
1 Peter 1:4 - [born anew] into an inheritance which is imperishable [beyond the reach of change] and undefiled and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,
1 Peter 3:4 - but let it be [the inner beauty of] the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality and unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit, [one that is calm and self-controlled, not overanxious, but serene and spiritually mature] which is very precious in the sight of God.
Isaiah 1:18 - “Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the Lord. “ Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be like wool.
Daniel 3:16 - Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego answered the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to answer you on this point.
Daniel 3:17 - If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to rescue us from the furnace of blazing fire, and He will rescue us from your hand, O king.
Daniel 3:18 - But even if He does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we are not going to serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up!”
Isaiah 41:21 - “Present your case [for idols made by men’s hands],” says the Lord. “Produce your evidence [of divinity],” Says the king of Jacob.
Psalms 119:46 - I will also speak of Your testimonies before kings And shall not be ashamed.
Amos 7:14 - Then Amos replied to Amaziah, “I am not a prophet [by profession], nor am I a prophet’s son; I am a herdsman and a grower of sycamore figs.
Amos 7:15 - But the Lord took me as I followed the flock and the Lord said to me, ‘Go, prophesy to My people Israel.’
Amos 7:16 - Now therefore, listen to the word of the Lord: You say, ‘You shall not prophesy against Israel nor shall you speak against the house of Isaac.’
Amos 7:17 - Therefore, thus says the Lord, ‘Your wife shall become a prostitute in the city [when the Assyrians capture Samaria] and your sons and your daughters shall fall by the sword, and your land shall be divided by a measuring line; you yourself shall die in an unclean and defiled [pagan] land, and Israel shall certainly go from its land into exile.’ ”
Acts 4:8 - Then Peter, filled with [the power of] the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people [members of the Sanhedrin, the Jewish High Court],
Acts 4:9 - if we are being put on trial today [to interrogate us] for a good deed done to [benefit] a disabled man, as to how this man has been restored to health,
Acts 4:10 - let it be known and clearly understood by all of you, and by all the people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, whom you [demanded be] crucified [by the Romans and], whom God raised from the dead—in this name [that is, by the authority and power of Jesus] this man stands here before you in good health.
Acts 4:11 - This Jesus is the stone which was despised and rejected by you, the builders, but which became the chief Cornerstone.
Acts 4:12 - And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among people by which we must be saved [for God has provided the world no alternative for salvation].”
Colossians 1:23 - [and He will do this] if you continue in the faith, well-grounded and steadfast, and not shifting away from the [confident] hope [that is a result] of the gospel that you have heard, which was proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which [gospel] I, Paul, was made a minister.
Hebrews 3:6 - but Christ is faithful as a Son over His [Father’s] house. And we are His house if we hold fast our confidence and sense of triumph in our hope [in Christ].
Hebrews 6:1 - Therefore let us get past the elementary stage in the teachings about the Christ, advancing on to maturity and perfection and spiritual completeness, [doing this] without laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God,
Titus 1:2 - based on the hope and divine guarantee of eternal life, [the life] which God, who is ever truthful and without deceit, promised before the ages of time began,
Acts 5:29 - Then Peter and the apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men [we have no other choice].
Acts 5:30 - The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom you had put to death by hanging Him on a cross [and you are responsible].
Acts 5:31 - God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior and Deliverer, in order to grant repentance to Israel, and [to grant] forgiveness of sins.
Matthew 10:18 - and you will be brought before governors and kings for My sake, as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.
Matthew 10:19 - But when they hand you over, do not worry about how or what you are to say; for what you are to say will be given you within that [very] hour;
Matthew 10:20 - for it is not you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.
Hebrews 6:18 - so that by two unchangeable things [His promise and His oath] in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled [to Him] for refuge would have strong encouragement and indwelling strength to hold tightly to the hope set before us.
Hebrews 6:19 - This hope [this confident assurance] we have as an anchor of the soul [it cannot slip and it cannot break down under whatever pressure bears upon it]—a safe and steadfast hope that enters within the veil [of the heavenly temple, that most Holy Place in which the very presence of God dwells],
Colossians 1:5 - because of the [confident] hope [of experiencing that] which is reserved and waiting for you in heaven. You previously heard of this hope in the message of truth, the gospel [regarding salvation]
Colossians 1:27 - God [in His eternal plan] chose to make known to them how great for the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in and among you, the hope and guarantee of [realizing the] glory.
1 Samuel 12:7 - Now then, take your stand, so that I may plead and contend with you before the Lord concerning all the righteous acts of the Lord which He did for you and for your fathers.
1 Peter 3:2 - when they see your modest and respectful behavior [together with your devotion and appreciation—love your husband, encourage him, and enjoy him as a blessing from God].
Luke 21:14 - So make up your minds not to prepare beforehand to defend yourselves;
Luke 21:15 - for I will give you [skillful] words and wisdom which none of your opponents will be able to resist or refute.
2 Timothy 2:25 - He must correct those who are in opposition with courtesy and gentleness in the hope that God may grant that they will repent and be led to the knowledge of the truth [accurately understanding and welcoming it],
2 Timothy 2:26 - and that they may come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will.
Colossians 4:6 - Let your speech at all times be gracious and pleasant, seasoned with salt, so that you will know how to answer each one [who questions you].