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1 Peter 3:15 - Testimony for Jesus!

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. 1 Pet 3:15 (KJV)

Set apart Christ as Lord: An exhortation to the readers to make
an inner commitment to Christ. [NIV SB]

"Sanctify" means "set apart." Having established a special
dwelling for God in the heart, the Christian ought to be ready always to
give an answer to those who seek a reason for his hope. [Believer's
SB]

Great wisdom is required in dealing with human minds, even in
giving a reason of the hope that is within us. What is the hope of
which we are to give a reason? The hope of eternal life through Jesus
Christ. EV247

Some Christians believe that faith is a personal matter that
should be kept to oneself. It is true that we shouldn't be boisterous
or obnoxious in sharing our faith, but we should always be ready to
give an answer, gently and respectfully, when asked about our faith,
our life-style, or our Christian perspective. Can others see your
hope in Christ? Are you prepared to tell them what Christ has done in
your life? [Life Application SB]

We are to be ready always to give a reason for the hope that is
in us. If the worker keeps his heart uplifted in prayer, God will
help him to speak the right word at the right time. GW120

Those who have searched the Scriptures may ever be fortified
against the temptations of Satan; they may be thoroughly furnished to
all good works and prepared to give to every man that asketh them a
reason of the hope that is in them.  3T374