1 Peter 3:2

For they will have seen your sincere behavior with respect.

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In The King James Version

While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear.

In Context

1In this way, you who are wives should submit to your own husbands. Do this so even if some men are disobedient to the word, they may be won without a word, through their wives' behavior.

3Let it be done not with outward ornaments such as braided hair, jewels of gold, or fashionable clothing.

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Cross References

Ephesians 6:5Slaves, be obedient to your human masters with deep respect and trembling, in the honesty of your heart. Be obedient to them as you would be obedient to Christ.

Philippians 3:20But our citizenship is in heaven, from where we also wait for a savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Timothy 4:12Let no one despise your youth. Instead, be an example for those who believe, in speech, conduct, love, faithfulness, and purity.

1 Peter 2:12You should have good behavior among the Gentiles, so that, if they speak about you as having done evil things, they may observe your good works and praise God on the day of his coming.

1 Peter 3:15Instead, set apart the Lord Christ in your hearts as holy. Always be ready to answer everyone who asks you why you have confidence in God. Do this with meekness and respect.

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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