7 Therefore, having these promises, ^(A)beloved, ^(B)let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

²⁸ Therefore, since we are receiving a ^(A)kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us ^[a]show gratitude, by which we may ^(B)offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe;

¹⁵ but ^[a]sanctify ^(A)Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready ^(B)to make ^[b]a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the ^(C)hope that is in you, yet ^(D)with gentleness and ^(E)fear,