like Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, whose children you have become when you[a] do good and are not frightened with respect to any terror.

Husbands, in the same way live with your wives knowledgeably[b], as with the weaker female vessel, showing them honor as fellow heirs also of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.

Called to Inherit a Blessing

And finally, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, showing mutual affection, compassionate, humble,

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 3:6 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“do good”) which is understood as temporal
  2. 1 Peter 3:7 Literally “according to knowledge”

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.

Husbands,(B) in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.

Suffering for Doing Good

Finally, all of you, be like-minded,(C) be sympathetic, love one another,(D) be compassionate and humble.(E)

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