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1 Peter 3:4-9
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 3
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.
8
To sum up, all
of you
be harmonious, sympathetic, loving, compassionate,
and
humble;
9
not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you would inherit a blessing.
King James Version
Chapter 3
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.
8
Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:
9
Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 3
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.
8
Finally, all of you be like-minded and sympathetic, love one another, and be compassionate and humble,
9
not paying back evil for evil or insult for insult but, on the contrary, giving a blessing, since you were called for this, so that you may inherit a blessing.
New Living Translation
Chapter 3
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.
8
Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.
9
Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing.
English Standard Version
Chapter 3
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.
8
Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.
9
Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.
New International Version
Chapter 3
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.
8
Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.
9
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
New King James Version
Chapter 3
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.
8
Finally, all
of you be
of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers,
be
tenderhearted,
be
courteous;
9
not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.
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