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just as Sarah obeyed Abraham, (A)calling him lord. You have become her children if you do good, [a](B)not fearing any intimidation.

(C)You husbands in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with a weaker (D)vessel, 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.

[b]Now to sum up, (E)all of you be like-minded, sympathetic, (F)brotherly, (G)tender-hearted, and (H)humble in spirit;

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  1. 1 Peter 3:6 Lit and are not
  2. 1 Peter 3:8 Or Finally

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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