Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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,
World English Bible (WEB)
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:
Strong's King James
But{G1161} sanctify{G37}{(G5657)} the Lord{G2962} God{G2316} in{G1722} your{G5216} hearts{G2588}: and{G1161} be ready{G2092} always{G104} to{G4314} give an answer{G627} to every man{G3956} that asketh{G154}{(G5723)} you{G5209} a reason{G3056} of{G4012} the hope{G1680} that is in{G1722} you{G5213} with{G3326} meekness{G4240} and{G2532} fear{G5401}:
The F.O.G *
(15) The holiness of HaMashiach in your hearts is always ready to defend everyone who asks you to give a word concerning the hope in you. Yet with gentleness and fearful reverence,
The F.O.G Message *
Young's Literal Translation
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;