1 Peter
“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:”
1 Peter 3:15
1 Peter 3:15 (KJV) speaks to evangelism, hope in Christ, and boldness — words set in 1 Peter, a letter of hope to suffering Christians. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
Matthew 5:16“And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.”
Daniel 12:3“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:”
Matthew 28:19“Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;”
Hebrews 6:19“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”
Acts of the Apostles 1:8“To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:”
Colossians 1:27
Common questions
What does 1 Peter 3:15 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 Peter 3:15 reads: "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:" The verse speaks to evangelism, hope in Christ, and boldness. To read it well, take it in the flow of 1 Peter 3 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 1 Peter 3:15 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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:" is 1 Peter 3:15 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 Peter chapter 3.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 Peter 3:15?
Verses that sit beside 1 Peter 3:15 include Matthew 5:16, Daniel 12:3, and Matthew 28:19. Reading them alongside 1 Peter 3:15 deepens the theme of evangelism.
How can I pray with 1 Peter 3:15?
Read 1 Peter 3:15 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.