1 Peter 3:15-17

Tree of Life Version

^{[a] 15} Instead sanctify Messiah as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, ¹⁶ yet with humility and reverence—keeping a clear conscience so that, whatever you are accused of, those who abuse you for your good conduct in Messiah may be put to shame. ¹⁷ For it is better to suffer for doing good (if it is God’s will) than for doing evil.