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1 Peter 3:2-7
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 3
2
as they observe your pure and respectful behavior.
3
Your adornment must not be
merely
the external—braiding the hair, wearing gold
jewelry,
or putting on apparel;
4
but
it should be
the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable
quality
of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God.
5
For in this way the holy women of former times, who hoped in God, also used to adorn themselves, being subject to their own husbands,
6
just as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord; and you have proved to be her children if you do what is right without being frightened by any fear.
7
You husbands in the same way, live with
your wives
in an understanding way, as with someone weaker,
since she is
a woman; and show her honor as a fellow heir of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.
King James Version
Chapter 3
2
While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear.
3
Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;
4
But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
5
For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands:
6
Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement.
7
Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 3
2
when they observe your pure, reverent lives.
3
Don’t let your beauty consist of outward things like elaborate hairstyles and wearing gold jewelry,
4
but rather what is inside the heart —the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.
5
For in the past, the holy women who put their hope in God also adorned themselves in this way, submitting to their own husbands,
6
just as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. You have become her children when you do what is good and do not fear any intimidation.
7
Husbands, in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with a weaker partner, showing them honor as coheirs of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.
New Living Translation
Chapter 3
2
by observing your pure and reverent lives.
3
Don’t be concerned about the outward beauty of fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes.
4
You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.
5
This is how the holy women of old made themselves beautiful. They put their trust in God and accepted the authority of their husbands.
6
For instance, Sarah obeyed her husband, Abraham, and called him her master. You are her daughters when you do what is right without fear of what your husbands might do.
7
In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered.
English Standard Version
Chapter 3
2
when they see your respectful and pure conduct.
3
Do not let your adorning be external — the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear —
4
but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God 's sight is very precious.
5
For this is how the holy women who hoped in God used to adorn themselves, by submitting to their own husbands,
6
as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. And you are her children, if you do good and do not fear anything that is frightening.
7
Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.
New International Version
Chapter 3
2
when they see the purity and reverence of your lives.
3
Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes.
4
Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.
5
For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to adorn themselves. They submitted themselves to their own husbands,
6
like Sarah, who obeyed Abraham and called him her lord. You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not give way to fear.
7
Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.
New King James Version
Chapter 3
2
when they observe your chaste conduct
accompanied
by fear.
3
Do not let your adornment be
merely
outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on
fine
apparel—
4
rather
let it be
the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible
beauty
of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.
5
For in this manner, in former times, the holy women who trusted in God also adorned themselves, being submissive to their own husbands,
6
as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, whose daughters you are if you do good and are not afraid with any terror.
7
Husbands, likewise, dwell with
them
with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as
being
heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.
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