"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."

— Simon Peter or Saint Peter (d. c. 64)

Author

Simon Peter or Saint Peter (d. c. 64)

Work Title

The First Letter of Peter [from the King James Bible: The Holy Bible, Conteyning the Old Testament, and the New: Newly Translated out of the Originall tongues: & with the former Translations diligently compared and revised, by his Majesties Special Commandment. Appointed to be read in Churches.]

Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Robert Barker, Printer to the Kings most Excellent Majestie
Date
w. c. 64 [perhaps much later], 1611
Metaphor
"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."
Metaphor in Context
14: But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
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:
16: Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.
(1 Peter 3:14-16)
Categories
Uncategorized::Sanctification
Provenance
Searching KJV at UVA's Electronic Text Center
Citation
Bible, King James. University of Virginia Library Electronic Text Center.
Date of Entry
06/19/2003

The Mind is a Metaphor is authored by Brad Pasanek, Assistant Professor of English, University of Virginia.