NET

15 But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess.

Darby

15 but sanctify [the] Lord the Christ in your hearts^D9270, and [be] always prepared to [give] an answer [to] every one that asks you to give an account of^D9271 the hope that [is] in you, but with meekness and fear;

Darby Bible Notes

hearts - See Isa. 8.12-13. of - Or 'a reason for,' logos, as ch. 4.5; it includes both ideas. In Matt. 12.36 it is 'account,' but in Acts 19.40 'a reason for,' as elsewhere.

KJV

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^K7271:

KJV Bible Notes

fear: Or, reverence.