1In the same way, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands, so that, even if any don’t obey the Word, they may be won by the behavior of their wives without a word,
2In the same way, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands, so that, even if any don’t obey the Word, they may be won by the behavior of their wives without a word,
3In the same way, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands, so that, even if any don’t obey the Word, they may be won by the behavior of their wives without a word,
4In the same way, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands, so that, even if any don’t obey the Word, they may be won by the behavior of their wives without a word,
5seeing your pure behavior in fear.
6seeing your pure behavior in fear.
7seeing your pure behavior in fear.
8seeing your pure behavior in fear.
9Let your beauty come not from the outward adorning of braiding your hair, and of wearing gold ornaments or of putting on fine clothing,
10Let your beauty come not from the outward adorning of braiding your hair, and of wearing gold ornaments or of putting on fine clothing,
11Let your beauty come not from the outward adorning of braiding your hair, and of wearing gold ornaments or of putting on fine clothing,
12Let your beauty come not from the outward adorning of braiding your hair, and of wearing gold ornaments or of putting on fine clothing,
13but from the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in God’s sight.
14but from the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in God’s sight.
15but from the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in God’s sight.
16but from the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in God’s sight.
17For this is how in the past the holy women who hoped in God also adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands.
18For this is how in the past the holy women who hoped in God also adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands.
19For this is how in the past the holy women who hoped in God also adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands.
20For this is how in the past the holy women who hoped in God also adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands.
21So Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, whose children you now are if you do well and are not put in fear by any terror.
22So Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, whose children you now are if you do well and are not put in fear by any terror.
23So Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, whose children you now are if you do well and are not put in fear by any terror.
24So Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, whose children you now are if you do well and are not put in fear by any terror.
25You husbands, in the same way, live with your wives according to knowledge, giving honor to the woman as to the weaker vessel, as also being joint heirs of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.
26You husbands, in the same way, live with your wives according to knowledge, giving honor to the woman as to the weaker vessel, as also being joint heirs of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.
27You husbands, in the same way, live with your wives according to knowledge, giving honor to the woman as to the weaker vessel, as also being joint heirs of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.
28You husbands, in the same way, live with your wives according to knowledge, giving honor to the woman as to the weaker vessel, as also being joint heirs of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.
29Finally, all of you be like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tenderhearted, courteous,
30Finally, all of you be like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tenderhearted, courteous,
31Finally, all of you be like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tenderhearted, courteous,
32Finally, all of you be like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tenderhearted, courteous,
33not rendering evil for evil or insult for insult; but instead blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.
34not rendering evil for evil or insult for insult; but instead blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.
35not rendering evil for evil or insult for insult; but instead blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.
36not rendering evil for evil or insult for insult; but instead blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.
37For,
38For,
39For,
40For,
41Let him turn away from evil and do good.
42Let him turn away from evil and do good.
43Let him turn away from evil and do good.
44Let him turn away from evil and do good.
45For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
46For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
47For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
48For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
49Now who will harm you if you become imitators of that which is good?
50Now who will harm you if you become imitators of that which is good?
51Now who will harm you if you become imitators of that which is good?
52Now who will harm you if you become imitators of that which is good?
53But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.”3:14 Isaiah 8:12
54But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.”3:14 Isaiah 8:12
55But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.”3:14 Isaiah 8:12
56But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.”3:14 Isaiah 8:12
57But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. Always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear,
58But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. Always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear,
59But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. Always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear,
60But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. Always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear,
61having a good conscience. Thus, while you are spoken against as evildoers, they may be disappointed who curse your good way of life in Christ.
62having a good conscience. Thus, while you are spoken against as evildoers, they may be disappointed who curse your good way of life in Christ.
63having a good conscience. Thus, while you are spoken against as evildoers, they may be disappointed who curse your good way of life in Christ.
64having a good conscience. Thus, while you are spoken against as evildoers, they may be disappointed who curse your good way of life in Christ.
65For it is better, if it is God’s will, that you suffer for doing what is right than for doing evil.
66For it is better, if it is God’s will, that you suffer for doing what is right than for doing evil.
67For it is better, if it is God’s will, that you suffer for doing what is right than for doing evil.
68For it is better, if it is God’s will, that you suffer for doing what is right than for doing evil.
69Because Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring you to God, being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the Spirit,
70Because Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring you to God, being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the Spirit,
71Because Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring you to God, being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the Spirit,
72Because Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring you to God, being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the Spirit,
73in whom he also went and preached to the spirits in prison,
74in whom he also went and preached to the spirits in prison,
75in whom he also went and preached to the spirits in prison,
76in whom he also went and preached to the spirits in prison,
77who before were disobedient when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ship was being built. In it, few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water.
78who before were disobedient when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ship was being built. In it, few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water.
79who before were disobedient when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ship was being built. In it, few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water.
80who before were disobedient when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ship was being built. In it, few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water.
81This is a symbol of baptism, which now saves you—not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
82This is a symbol of baptism, which now saves you—not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
83This is a symbol of baptism, which now saves you—not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
84This is a symbol of baptism, which now saves you—not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
85who is at the right hand of God, having gone into heaven, angels and authorities and powers being made subject to him.
86who is at the right hand of God, having gone into heaven, angels and authorities and powers being made subject to him.
87who is at the right hand of God, having gone into heaven, angels and authorities and powers being made subject to him.
88who is at the right hand of God, having gone into heaven, angels and authorities and powers being made subject to him.