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Sorted by most occurrences Sorted by most occurrences Sorted by date, newest first Sorted by date, oldest first Follow the Golden Rule in Your Ministry (1 occurrence) In many cases, householders who initially were upset have responded favorably when Jehovah’s people treated them with mildness and respect.—Prov. 15:1; 1 Pet. 3:15. w14 5/15 pp. 11-15 - The Watchtower—2014 Improving Our Skills in the Ministry—Responding to Potential Conversation Stoppers (1 occurrence) By demonstrating respect for his feelings, we may open the door for another publisher to give a witness in the future.—1 Pet. 3:15. km 3/14 p. 1 - Kingdom Ministry—2014 Reaching the Heart of Unbelieving Relatives (1 occurrence) And in all things we should behave “with a mild temper and deep respect.”—1 Pet. 3:15. w14 3/15 pp. 3-6 - The Watchtower—2014 Titus (1 occurrence) 2 to speak injuriously of no one, not to be quarrelsome, but to be reasonable,+ displaying all mildness toward all men.+ nwt Titus 1:1-3:15 - New World Translation (nwt) 2 Timothy (1 occurrence) 25 instructing with mildness those not favorably disposed.+ Perhaps God may give them repentance* leading to an accurate knowledge of truth,+ nwt 2 Timothy 1:1-4:22 - New World Translation (nwt) 1 Timothy (1 occurrence) 11 However, you, O man of God, flee from these things. But pursue righteousness, godly devotion, faith, love, endurance, and mildness.+ nwt 1 Timothy 1:1-6:21 - New World Translation (nwt) Colossians (1 occurrence) 6 Let your words always be gracious, seasoned with salt,+ so that you will know how you should answer each person.+ nwt Colossians 1:1-4:18 - New World Translation (nwt) “Look! I Am Making All Things New” (1 occurrence) 1 Peter 1-5; 2 Peter 1-3; 1 John 1-5; 2 John 1-13; 3 John 1-14; Jude 1-25–Revelation 1-22 w13 12/1 p. 11 - The Watchtower—2013 A Helpful Series for Our Ministry (1 occurrence) This series has a twofold objective—to present Bible teachings in an appealing way and to show us how we might reason tactfully on certain subjects. (1 Pet. 3:15) km 11/13 p. 3 - Kingdom Ministry—2013 Schedule for Week of December 2 (1 occurrence) Bible reading: 1 Peter 1-5–2 Peter 1-3 (10 min.) km 11/13 p. 4 - Kingdom Ministry—2013 Creation Reveals the Living God (1 occurrence) Parents, use these brochures to help your children have more confidence when they explain why they believe in a Creator.—Read 1 Peter 3:15. We can learn about Jehovah’s beautiful qualities when we read about his creation in our publications ws13 10/15 pp. 3-8 - The Watchtower (Simplified)—2013 Creation Reveals the Living God (1 occurrence) Parents, if you use these brochures, you can do much to boost your children’s confidence in their ability to give an answer to those who demand a reason for their belief in a Creator.—Read 1 Peter 3:15. w13 10/15 pp. 7-11 - The Watchtower—2013 Schedule for Week of July 22 (1 occurrence) Explain how parents can use the Index, the Young People Ask books, our Web site, and other theocratic tools during family worship to prepare their children for the challenges they will face during the school year. (1 Pet. 3:15) km 7/13 p. 4 - Kingdom Ministry—2013 A Letter From the Governing Body (1 occurrence) Be assured that we mention you dear ones regularly in our prayers as you continue to “make a defense before everyone that demands of you a reason for the hope in you.”—1 Pet. 3:13-15. yb12 pp. 3-5 - Yearbook—2012 Get Motivated (1 occurrence) Armed with such conviction, you will be able to stand up for your beliefs respectfully.—1 Peter 3:15. g 10/12 p. 3 - Awake!—2012 Schedule for Week of August 6 (1 occurrence) Explain how parents can use the Index, Young People Ask books, and other theocratic tools during family worship to prepare their children to resist temptations and explain their faith. (1 Pet. 3:15) km 7/12 p. 8 - Kingdom Ministry—2012 Happiness Is Possible in a Divided Household (1 occurrence) He or she will often be able to improve the situation by being gentle and by showing respect for his or her mate. (1 Peter 3:15) ws12 2/15 pp. 21-26 - The Watchtower (Simplified)—2012 Happiness Is Possible in a Divided Household (1 occurrence) Often he will be able to resolve matters by being mild-tempered and showing respect for his unbelieving mate. (1 Pet. 3:15) w12 2/15 pp. 26-30 - The Watchtower—2012 “Be Courageous and Very Strong” (1 occurrence) Bearing in mind Jesus’ example will help youngsters in the Christian congregation to take full advantage of opportunities to ‘make a defense before everyone demanding a reason for their hope.’—1 Pet. 3:15. w12 2/15 pp. 10-14 - The Watchtower—2012 “Be Courageous and Very Strong” (1 occurrence) This will help them use all the opportunities they have to explain to others the reason for their faith.—1 Peter 3:15. ws12 2/15 pp. 9-14 - The Watchtower (Simplified)—2012 Abraham—A Man of Courage (1 occurrence) When we are convinced of what we have learned about Jehovah, however, we stand up for our beliefs, doing so in a respectful manner.—1 Peter 3:15. w12 1/1 pp. 6-8 - The Watchtower—2012 We Are Never Off Duty (1 occurrence) So we are always ready to make a defense of our hope, even when we are not going from house to house. (1 Pet. 3:15) km 12/11 p. 1 - Kingdom Ministry—2011 Adolescence—Preparing for Adulthood (1 occurrence) For example, perhaps your adolescent does not know how to explain his beliefs to others. (Colossians 4:6; 1 Peter 3:15) g 10/11 pp. 16-20 - Awake!—2011 Do Not Hold Back (1 occurrence) 3. How can you prepare to give a witness at school? 3 Be Prepared: If you prepare, your confidence will increase. (1 Pet. 3:15) km 10/11 p. 2 - Kingdom Ministry—2011 Help the Householder to Reason (1 occurrence) We dignify the householder and show him respect. (1 Pet. 3:15) km 10/11 p. 1 - Kingdom Ministry—2011 Who Am I? (1 occurrence) By doing so, you’ll be better able to defend them.—Proverbs 14:15; 1 Peter 3:15. g 10/11 pp. 26-28 - Awake!—2011 What Should Children Learn? (1 occurrence) ◼ What the Bible teaches: “Always [be] ready to make a defense before everyone that demands of you a reason for the hope in you, but doing so together with a mild temper and deep respect.”—1 Peter 3:15. w11 8/1 pp. 4-6 - The Watchtower—2011 Are Your Children Ready? (1 occurrence) Would they simply say that an objectionable activity is against their religion, or do they know how to explain their beliefs?—1 Pet. 3:15. km 7/11 p. 2 - Kingdom Ministry—2011 Our Ministry—Characterized by Patience (1 occurrence) In the meantime, we let our example speak for us, and we remain ready to express our faith with a mild temper and deep respect. (1 Pet. 3:1, 15) km 6/11 p. 1 - Kingdom Ministry—2011 A Peaceable People Defend Their Good Name (1 occurrence) We will not stop speaking tactfully and respectfully about Jehovah God and his Word, the Bible. (1 Peter 3:15) w11 5/1 pp. 18-21 - The Watchtower—2011 Are Faith and Reason Incompatible? (1 occurrence) If you do that, you will be in a position, even when your beliefs are challenged, to “make a defense before everyone that demands of you a reason for the hope in you.”—1 Peter 3:15. g 1/11 pp. 28-29 - Awake!—2011 What Would Your Child Say? (1 occurrence) Yet, the Bible admonishes us to be “ready to make a defense before everyone that demands of [us] a reason” for our beliefs. (1 Pet. 3:15) w10 12/15 pp. 3-5 - The Watchtower—2010 Young Ones—Resist Peer Pressure (1 occurrence) Always be “ready to make a defense.”—1 Pet. 3:15. w10 11/15 pp. 7-11 - The Watchtower—2010 “Do Not Be Afraid” (1 occurrence) Why not use practice sessions during Family Worship to prepare for various challenges at school and in the ministry?—1 Pet. 3:15. km 10/10 p. 1 - Kingdom Ministry—2010 You Can Witness Informally! (1 occurrence) Keep a Bible handy as well as literature that you can share with those who show interest.—1 Pet. 3:15. km 8/10 pp. 3-6 - Kingdom Ministry—2010 Schedule for Week of July 19 (1 occurrence) Explain how parents can use the Index, Young People Ask books, and other theocratic tools during Family Worship to prepare their children to resist temptations and explain their faith. (1 Pet. 3:15) km 7/10 p. 2 - Kingdom Ministry—2010 “Continue Applying Yourself . . . to Teaching” (1 occurrence) On the contrary, when he was asked to explain his teachings, Paul seized the occasion to present an insightful discourse that well demonstrated his teaching skills. (Acts 17:19-22; 1 Pet. 3:15) w10 7/15 pp. 29-31 - The Watchtower—2010 Gracious Speech Promotes Good Relations (1 occurrence) When we do, it is essential that we display “a mild temper and deep respect.” (1 Pet. 3:15) w10 6/15 pp. 20-24 - The Watchtower—2010 Welcome to the Best Way of Life! (1 occurrence) Yet, such tests afford us opportunities to manifest fine Christian qualities, such as respect and tact, when we answer questions and give a witness. (1 Pet. 3:15) w10 2/15 pp. 24-28 - The Watchtower—2010 Skillfully Wield “the Sword of the Spirit” (1 occurrence) We should heed the apostle Peter’s admonition: “Sanctify the Christ as Lord in your hearts, always ready to make a defense before everyone that demands of you a reason for the hope in you, but doing so together with a mild temper and deep respect.”—1 Pet. 3:15. w10 2/15 pp. 10-14 - The Watchtower—2010 23456
In many cases, householders who initially were upset have responded favorably when Jehovah’s people treated them with mildness and respect.—Prov. 15:1; 1 Pet. 3:15.
By demonstrating respect for his feelings, we may open the door for another publisher to give a witness in the future.—1 Pet. 3:15.
2 to speak injuriously of no one, not to be quarrelsome, but to be reasonable,+ displaying all mildness toward all men.+
25 instructing with mildness those not favorably disposed.+ Perhaps God may give them repentance* leading to an accurate knowledge of truth,+
11 However, you, O man of God, flee from these things. But pursue righteousness, godly devotion, faith, love, endurance, and mildness.+
6 Let your words always be gracious, seasoned with salt,+ so that you will know how you should answer each person.+
This series has a twofold objective—to present Bible teachings in an appealing way and to show us how we might reason tactfully on certain subjects. (1 Pet. 3:15)
Parents, use these brochures to help your children have more confidence when they explain why they believe in a Creator.—Read 1 Peter 3:15. We can learn about Jehovah’s beautiful qualities when we read about his creation in our publications
Parents, if you use these brochures, you can do much to boost your children’s confidence in their ability to give an answer to those who demand a reason for their belief in a Creator.—Read 1 Peter 3:15.
Explain how parents can use the Index, the Young People Ask books, our Web site, and other theocratic tools during family worship to prepare their children for the challenges they will face during the school year. (1 Pet. 3:15)
Be assured that we mention you dear ones regularly in our prayers as you continue to “make a defense before everyone that demands of you a reason for the hope in you.”—1 Pet. 3:13-15.
Armed with such conviction, you will be able to stand up for your beliefs respectfully.—1 Peter 3:15.
Explain how parents can use the Index, Young People Ask books, and other theocratic tools during family worship to prepare their children to resist temptations and explain their faith. (1 Pet. 3:15)
He or she will often be able to improve the situation by being gentle and by showing respect for his or her mate. (1 Peter 3:15)
Often he will be able to resolve matters by being mild-tempered and showing respect for his unbelieving mate. (1 Pet. 3:15)
Bearing in mind Jesus’ example will help youngsters in the Christian congregation to take full advantage of opportunities to ‘make a defense before everyone demanding a reason for their hope.’—1 Pet. 3:15.
This will help them use all the opportunities they have to explain to others the reason for their faith.—1 Peter 3:15.
When we are convinced of what we have learned about Jehovah, however, we stand up for our beliefs, doing so in a respectful manner.—1 Peter 3:15.
So we are always ready to make a defense of our hope, even when we are not going from house to house. (1 Pet. 3:15)
For example, perhaps your adolescent does not know how to explain his beliefs to others. (Colossians 4:6; 1 Peter 3:15)
3. How can you prepare to give a witness at school? 3 Be Prepared: If you prepare, your confidence will increase. (1 Pet. 3:15)
◼ What the Bible teaches: “Always [be] ready to make a defense before everyone that demands of you a reason for the hope in you, but doing so together with a mild temper and deep respect.”—1 Peter 3:15.
Would they simply say that an objectionable activity is against their religion, or do they know how to explain their beliefs?—1 Pet. 3:15.
In the meantime, we let our example speak for us, and we remain ready to express our faith with a mild temper and deep respect. (1 Pet. 3:1, 15)
We will not stop speaking tactfully and respectfully about Jehovah God and his Word, the Bible. (1 Peter 3:15)
If you do that, you will be in a position, even when your beliefs are challenged, to “make a defense before everyone that demands of you a reason for the hope in you.”—1 Peter 3:15.
Yet, the Bible admonishes us to be “ready to make a defense before everyone that demands of [us] a reason” for our beliefs. (1 Pet. 3:15)
Why not use practice sessions during Family Worship to prepare for various challenges at school and in the ministry?—1 Pet. 3:15.
Keep a Bible handy as well as literature that you can share with those who show interest.—1 Pet. 3:15.
Explain how parents can use the Index, Young People Ask books, and other theocratic tools during Family Worship to prepare their children to resist temptations and explain their faith. (1 Pet. 3:15)
On the contrary, when he was asked to explain his teachings, Paul seized the occasion to present an insightful discourse that well demonstrated his teaching skills. (Acts 17:19-22; 1 Pet. 3:15)
Yet, such tests afford us opportunities to manifest fine Christian qualities, such as respect and tact, when we answer questions and give a witness. (1 Pet. 3:15)
We should heed the apostle Peter’s admonition: “Sanctify the Christ as Lord in your hearts, always ready to make a defense before everyone that demands of you a reason for the hope in you, but doing so together with a mild temper and deep respect.”—1 Pet. 3:15.