ESV
KJV
15. 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:
ASV
15. 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:
ERVEN
15. But keep the Lord Christ holy in your hearts. Always be ready to answer everyone who asks you to explain about the hope you have.
NLT
15. Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it.
WEB
15. 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:
NET
15. But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess.
NLV
15. Your heart should be holy and set apart for the Lord God. Always be ready to tell everyone who asks you why you believe as you do. Be gentle as you speak and show respect.
HCSB
15. but set apart the Messiah as Lord in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.
YLT
15. 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;
LITV
15. But sanctify" Isa. 8:12, 13 the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give an answer to everyone asking you a reason concerning the hope in you, with meekness and fear,
RV
15. but sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord: {cf15i 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:
NCV
15. But respect Christ as the holy Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to answer everyone who asks you to explain about the hope you have,
MKJV
15. but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and be ready always to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason of the hope in you, with meekness and fear;
AKJV
15. 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:
LXXEN
KJV
15. 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:
AMP
15. But in your hearts set Christ apart as holy [and acknowledge Him] as Lord. Always be ready to give a logical defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope that is in you, but do it courteously and respectfully. [Isa. 8:12, 13.]
KJVP
15. But G1161 CONJ sanctify G37 V-AAM-2P the G3588 T-ASM Lord G2962 N-ASM God G2316 N-ASM in G1722 PREP your G3588 T-DPF hearts G2588 N-DPF : and G1161 CONJ [ be ] ready G2092 A-NPM always G104 ADV to [ give ] an answer G627 N-ASF to every man G3956 A-DSM that asketh G154 V-PAP-DSM you G5209 P-2AP a reason G3056 N-ASM of G4012 PREP the G3588 T-ASM hope G1680 N-GSF that is in G1722 PREP you G5213 P-2DP with G3326 PREP meekness G4240 N-GSF and G2532 CONJ fear G5401 N-GSM :
YLT
15. 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;
ASV
15. 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:
WEB
15. 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:
NASB
15. but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope,
ESV
15. but in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you;
RV
15. but sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord: {cf15i 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:
RSV
15. but in your hearts reverence Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence;
NKJV
15. But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always [be] ready to [give] a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;
MKJV
15. but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and be ready always to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason of the hope in you, with meekness and fear;
AKJV
15. 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:
NRSV
15. but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you;
NIV
15. But in your hearts set apart 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,
NIRV
15. But make sure in your hearts that Christ is Lord. Always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks you about the hope you have. Be ready to give the reason for it. But do it gently and with respect.
NLT
15. Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it.
MSG
15. Through thick and thin, keep your hearts at attention, in adoration before Christ, your Master. Be ready to speak up and tell anyone who asks why you're living the way you are, and always with the utmost courtesy.
GNB
15. But have reverence for Christ in your hearts, and honor him as Lord. Be ready at all times to answer anyone who asks you to explain the hope you have in you,
NET
15. But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess.
ERVEN
15. But keep the Lord Christ holy in your hearts. Always be ready to answer everyone who asks you to explain about the hope you have.