Cross references
1 Peter 3:15
But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,
- a BYZ and TR But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. This sentence may also be included with the quotation from the previous verse; see Isaiah 8:13.
1 Peter 3:15 has 30 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 30 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Colossians 4:6 (124 votes) and 2 Timothy 2:25–26 (58 votes). 40 other verses point back to it. It links with 26 other books, from Genesis 39 to Revelation 21.
Which verses does 1 Peter 3:15 point to?
The 20 strongest of 30, ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- Colossians 4:6124 votes
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
- 2 Timothy 2:25–2658 votes
He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth. Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will.
- Luke 21:14–1553 votes
So make up your mind not to worry beforehand how to defend yourselves. For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
- 1 Peter 3:243 votes
when they see your pure and reverent demeanor.
- Matthew 10:18–2027 votes
On My account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. But when they hand you over, do not worry about how to respond or what to say. In that hour you will be given what to say. …
- Psalm 119:4623 votes
I will speak of Your testimonies before kings, and I will not be ashamed.
- Titus 1:223 votes
in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began.
- Hebrews 6:123 votes
Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith in God,
- Colossians 1:2722 votes
To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
- 1 Samuel 12:720 votes
Now present yourselves, so that I may confront you before the LORD with all the righteous acts He has done for you and your fathers.
- Colossians 1:520 votes
- Colossians 1:2320 votes
- Hebrews 6:18–1920 votes
- Daniel 3:16–1818 votes
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. If the God whom we serve exists, then He is able to deliver us from the blazing fiery furnace and from your hand, O king. …
- Acts 5:29–3118 votes
- Hebrews 3:616 votes
- 1 Peter 1:3–416 votes
- Isaiah 29:2314 votes
- 1 Peter 3:414 votes
but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.
- Isaiah 1:1813 votes
Which verses point to 1 Peter 3:15?
The 10 strongest of 40.