^{15 Ref} 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 Ref} 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.

^{17 Ref} For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.