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1 Peter 3:15-17
Holman Christian Standard Bible
1 Peter 3:15-17
Holman Christian Standard Bible
15 but honor[a] the Messiah[b] as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason[c] for the hope that is in you.(A) 16 However, do this with gentleness and respect, keeping your conscience clear,[d][e](B) so that when you are accused,[f] those who denounce your Christian life[g] will be put to shame. 17 For it is better to suffer(C) for doing good, if that should be God’s will,[h] than for doing evil.
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- 1 Peter 3:15 Or sanctify; lit set apart
- 1 Peter 3:15 Other mss read set God
- 1 Peter 3:15 Or who demands of you an accounting
- 1 Peter 3:16 Lit good
- 1 Peter 3:16 Or keeping a clear conscience
- 1 Peter 3:16 Other mss read when they speak against you as evildoers
- 1 Peter 3:16 Lit your good behavior in Christ
- 1 Peter 3:17 Lit if the will of God should will
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