1 Peter 3:1 – 8 Wives, fit in with your husbands’ plans; for then if they refuse to listen when you talk to them about the Lord, they will be won by your respectful, pure behaviour. Your godly lives will speak to them better than any words. V3 Don’t be concerned about the outward beauty that depends on jewelry, or beautiful clothes, or hair arrangement. Be beautiful inside, in your hearts, with the lasting charm of a gentle and quiet spirit which is so precious to God.
V5 That kind of deep beauty was seen in the saintly women of old, who trusted God and fitted in with their husband’s plans. V6 Sarah, for instance, obeyed her husband Abraham, honouring him as head of the house. And if you do the same, you will be following in her steps like good daughters and doing what is right; then you will not need to fear (offending your husbands).
V7 You husbands must be careful of your wives, being thoughtful of their needs and honouring them as weaker sex. Remember that you and your wife are partners in receiving God’s blessings, and if you dont treat her as you should, your prayers will not get ready answers. V8 And now this word to all of you; You should be like one big family, full of sympathy towards each other, loving one another with tender hearts and humble minds.
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