sanctify. i.e. separate. Give Him His right place.
the LORD God. The texts read "the Christ as Lord". There is no art. before Lord, which shows that it is the predicate. Compare Romans 10:9; Philippians 1:2; Philippians 1:6. The quotation is from Isaiah 8:12; Isaiah 8:13.
always. App-151.
to give. for. App-104.
answer. Greek. apologia. See Acts 22:1.
asketh. App-134.
a reason. an account. App-121.
of. concerning. App-104.
meekness. Greek. praiutes. See James 1:21. Compare 1 Peter 3:4.