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- 1 Peter 3:15: Always Be Prepared to Give an Answer
1 Peter 3:15 says, "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have." Read the verse (NIV, KJV), its context, and a plain reading.
- Love and Authority: What the Bible Says
Explore Scripture's teaching on respecting authority, submission, biblical governance, obedience, and maintaining love within power structures.
- Love and Co-Workers: What the Bible Says
Discover biblical principles for workplace relationships, Christian work life, integrity, mutual respect, and serving others on the job.
- Love and Parents: What the Bible Says
Learn what Scripture teaches about honoring father and mother, parental love, respect, obedience, and biblical family values.
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- 1 Peter 3:15 — But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect. Read the article
- 1 Peter 3:7 — Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers. Read the article
- 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 — and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody. Read the article
- 1 Timothy 3:1-2 — Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task. Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach… Read the article
- 1 Timothy 3:4 — He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full respect. Read the article