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1 Peter 3

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 3 of 5

1 Likewise, wives, submitting yourselves to your own husbands, that even if any disobey the Word, through the behavior of the wives, without a word they will be won,

2 observing your pure behavior in fear.

3 Of whom let it not be the outward act of braiding of hairs, and of putting gold around, or putting on garments of adornment,

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Chapter Summary

1 He teaches the duty of wives and husbands to each other. 19 The benefits of Christ towards the old world.

Key Greek Words

πνεύματος ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind G4151
σαρκὶ carnal(-ly,, -ly minded),, flesh(-ly) G4561
ἵνα albeit, because, to the intent (that) G2443
οὐχ long, nay, neither G3756
κακὸν bad, evil, harm, ill, noisome, wicked G2556

People & Context

Wives' Conduct and Inner Beauty

Wives should submit to their own husbands so that disobedient husbands may be won without a word through pure behavior. Adornment should not be outwar…

Husbands Honor Wives as Co-Heirs

Husbands should dwell with their wives according to knowledge, bestowing honor on the wife as a weaker vessel, recognizing they are co-heirs of the gr…

Bless Those Who Revile You

All should be like-minded, sympathetic, loving, tenderhearted, and friendly. Do not return evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but give blessing. …

Timeline

Wives' Conduct and Inner Beauty

Wives should submit to their own husbands so that disobedient husbands may be won without a word through pure behavior. Adornment should not be outward but the hidden person of the heart — a meek and quiet spirit precious before God, as Sarah obeyed Abraham.

1 Peter 3:1-6
Husbands Honor Wives as Co-Heirs

Husbands should dwell with their wives according to knowledge, bestowing honor on the wife as a weaker vessel, recognizing they are co-heirs of the grace of life, so that their prayers are not cut off.

1 Peter 3:7
Bless Those Who Revile You

All should be like-minded, sympathetic, loving, tenderhearted, and friendly. Do not return evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but give blessing. Whoever desires to love life should restrain his tongue from evil and pursue peace.

1 Peter 3:8-12

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