1 Peter 3:1-7
3Wives, in the same way, accept the authority of your
husbands, so that, even if some of them do not obey the word, they may be
won over without a word by their wives’ conduct, 2when they see the
purity and reverence of your lives. 3Do not adorn yourselves outwardly by
braiding your hair, and by wearing gold ornaments or fine clothing; 4rather, let your
adornment be the inner self with the lasting beauty of a gentle and quiet
spirit, which is very precious in God’s sight. 5It was in this way
long ago that the holy women who hoped in God used to adorn themselves by
accepting the authority of their husbands. 6Thus Sarah obeyed
Abraham and called him lord. You have become her daughters as long as you
do what is good and never let fears alarm you. 7Husbands, in the
same way, show consideration for your wives in your life together, paying
honor to the woman as the weaker sex, since they too are also heirs of the
gracious gift of life—so that nothing may hinder your prayers.
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