1 Peter 3:2

When they see your holy behaviour in the fear of God.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear.

In Context

1Wives, be ruled by your husbands; so that even if some of them give no attention to the word, their hearts may be changed by the behaviour of their wives,

3Do not let your ornaments be those of the body such as dressing of the hair, or putting on of jewels of gold or fair clothing;

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Cross References

Ephesians 6:5Servants, do what is ordered by those who are your natural masters, having respect and fear for them, with all your heart, as to Christ;

Philippians 3:20For our country is in heaven; from where the Saviour for whom we are waiting will come, even the Lord Jesus Christ:

1 Timothy 4:12Let no one make little of you because you are young, but be an example to the church in word, in behaviour, in love, in faith, in holy living.

1 Peter 2:12Being of good behaviour among the Gentiles; so that though they say now that you are evil-doers, they may see your good works and give glory to God when he comes to be their judge.

1 Peter 3:15But give honour to Christ in your hearts as your Lord; and be ready at any time when you are questioned about the hope which is in you, to give an answer in the fear of the Lord and without pride;

Matthew Henry on 1 Peter 3:2-8

Duties of Husbands and Wives. ( a. d. 66.) 1 Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; 2 While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear. 3 Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; 4 But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet… Read the whole commentary →

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