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just as Sarah obeyed Abraham [following him and having regard for him as head of their house], calling him [a]lord. And you have become her daughters if you do what is right without being frightened by any fear [that is, being respectful toward your husband but not giving in to intimidation, nor allowing yourself to be led into sin, nor to be harmed].

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  1. 1 Peter 3:6 In ancient times a common title of honor and respect.

just as Sarah obeyed Abraham, (A)calling him lord; and you have proved to be her children if you do what is right [a](B)without being frightened by any fear.

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  1. 1 Peter 3:6 Lit and are not

as Sarah obeyed Abraham, (A)calling him lord, whose daughters you are if you do good and are not afraid with any terror.

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like Sarah, who obeyed Abraham and called him her lord.(A) You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not give way to fear.

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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.

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