1 Peter

Chapter 3

15 but honor ^l the Messiah^mn as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason ^o for the hope that is in you.^p  
16 However, do this with gentleness and respect, keeping your conscience clear,^qrs so that when you are accused,^t those who denounce your Christian life ^u will be put to shame.

[1 Peter 3:15-16 HCSB]
http://msb.to/Pe3:15 

Footnotes:
l. Or sanctify; lit set apart
m. Or the Christ; the Greek word Christos means "the anointed one".
n. Other mss read set God
o. Or who demands of you an accounting
p. 1Jn 4:4
q. Lit good
r. Or keeping a clear conscience
s. Ac 23:1; 24:16; Rm 9:1; 2Co 1:12; 1Tm 1:5,19; 3:9; Heb 10:22; 1Pt 3:21
t. Other mss read when they speak against you as evildoers
u. Lit your good behavior in Christ

My Notes: 
Companion verses to the last post...