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1 Peter 3:7
New English Translation
1 Peter 3:7
New English Translation
7 Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as the weaker partners and show them honor[a] as fellow heirs of the grace of life. In this way nothing will hinder your prayers.[b]
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- 1 Peter 3:7 tn Grk “living together according to knowledge, as to the weaker, female vessel.” The primary verbal ideas of v. 7 are contained in participles (“living together…showing honor”) but they continue the sense of command from the previous paragraphs.
- 1 Peter 3:7 tn Grk “so that your prayers may not be hindered.” Because of the length and complexity of the Greek, this clause was translated as a separate sentence.
1 Peter 3:7
Common English Bible
1 Peter 3:7
Common English Bible
7 Husbands, likewise, submit by living with your wife in ways that honor her, knowing that she is the weaker partner. Honor her all the more, as she is also a coheir of the gracious care of life. Do this so that your prayers won’t be hindered.
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