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1 Peter 3:15-17
Evangelical Heritage Version
1 Peter 3:15-17
Evangelical Heritage Version
15 But regard the Lord, the Christ,[a] as holy in your hearts.[b] Always be prepared to give an answer[c] to everyone who asks you to give a reason for the hope that is in you. 16 But speak with gentleness and respect, while maintaining a clear conscience, so that those who attack your good way of life in Christ may be put to shame because they slandered you as evildoers.[d]
The Suffering and Exaltation of Christ
17 Indeed, it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil,
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- 1 Peter 3:15 A few witnesses to the text read God instead of the Christ.
- 1 Peter 3:15 See Isaiah 8:12-13.
- 1 Peter 3:15 Or to give a defense
- 1 Peter 3:16 A few witnesses to the text omit as evildoers.
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