⁵ For in this way the holy women of former times, ^(A)who hoped in God, also used to adorn themselves, being subject to their own husbands, ⁶ just as Sarah obeyed Abraham, ^(B)calling him lord; and you have proved to be her children if you do what is right ^[a](C)without being frightened by any fear.

^7 (D)You husbands in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with ^[b](E)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.