(A)Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— but let your adorning be (B)the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious. For this is how the holy women who hoped in God used to adorn themselves, by submitting to their own husbands, as Sarah obeyed Abraham, (C)calling him lord. And you are her children, if you do good and (D)do not fear anything that is frightening.

Likewise, (E)husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker (F)vessel, since they are heirs with you[a] of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.

Suffering for Righteousness' Sake

Finally, all of you, (G)have unity of mind, sympathy, (H)brotherly love, (I)a tender heart, and (J)a humble mind.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 3:7 Some manuscripts since you are joint heirs

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