1 Peter 3:15

KJV Bible

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:

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1 Peter 3:15 in Bible Translations

King James Bible (KJV)

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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:

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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:

Douay Rheims Bible (DRB)Read 1 Peter 3:15 in DRB →

But sanctify the Lord Christ in your hearts, being ready always to satisfy every one that asketh you a reason of that hope which is in you.

Darby Bible Translation (DBT)Read 1 Peter 3:15 in DBT →

but sanctify the Lord the Christ in your hearts, and be always prepared to give an answer to every one that asks you to give an account of the hope that is in you, but with meekness and fear;

English Revised Version (ERV)Read 1 Peter 3:15 in ERV →

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:

Webster Bible Translation (WBT)Read 1 Peter 3:15 in WBT →

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.

World English Bible (WEB)Read 1 Peter 3:15 in WEB →

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and 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:

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)Read 1 Peter 3:15 in YLT →

and the Lord God sanctify in your hearts. And be ready always for defence to every one who is asking of you an account concerning the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;

American King James Version (AKJV)Read 1 Peter 3:15 in AKJV →

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asks you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

Weymouth New Testament (WNT)Read 1 Peter 3:15 in WNT →

but in your hearts consecrate Christ as Lord, being always ready to make your defence to any one who asks from you a reason for the hope which you cherish.

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1 Peter 3:15 in Bible Translations

King James Bible (KJV)

Primary

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:

American Standard Version (ASV)Read 1 Peter 3:15 in ASV →

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:

Douay Rheims Bible (DRB)Read 1 Peter 3:15 in DRB →

But sanctify the Lord Christ in your hearts, being ready always to satisfy every one that asketh you a reason of that hope which is in you.

Darby Bible Translation (DBT)Read 1 Peter 3:15 in DBT →

but sanctify the Lord the Christ in your hearts, and be always prepared to give an answer to every one that asks you to give an account of the hope that is in you, but with meekness and fear;

English Revised Version (ERV)Read 1 Peter 3:15 in ERV →

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:

Webster Bible Translation (WBT)Read 1 Peter 3:15 in WBT →

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.

World English Bible (WEB)Read 1 Peter 3:15 in WEB →

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and 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:

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)Read 1 Peter 3:15 in YLT →

and the Lord God sanctify in your hearts. And be ready always for defence to every one who is asking of you an account concerning the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;

American King James Version (AKJV)Read 1 Peter 3:15 in AKJV →

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asks you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

Weymouth New Testament (WNT)Read 1 Peter 3:15 in WNT →

but in your hearts consecrate Christ as Lord, being always ready to make your defence to any one who asks from you a reason for the hope which you cherish.

Read 1 Peter 3:15 in Other Translations

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About Bible Translations

Different translations use various approaches: formal equivalence (word-for-word), dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought), and paraphrase. Each has strengths for different study purposes.

Learn about translation methods →King James Version →American Standard Version →