1 Peter 3:5

For so in the old time the holy women also, who hoped in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands,

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands:

In Context

4but the hidden man of the heart, in that which is imperishable of the meek and quiet spirit, which in the sight of God is of great price.

6(as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord; of whom ye became children,) doing good, and fearing no alarm.

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Cross References

Luke 2:37and she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, who departed not from the temple, serving day and night with fastings and prayers.

Acts 1:14These all continued with one accord in prayer, with women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.

1 Timothy 2:10but, which becomes women professing godliness, by means of good works.

1 Timothy 5:5Now she that is a widow indeed, and left alone, has set her hope on God, and continues in supplications and prayers, night and day.

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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