1 Peter 3:5

For in this way in olden times the holy wives, the ones having hope toward God, were indeed accustomed to beautify themselves, submissive to their own husbands:

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 let their beauty be the hidden man of the heart, in the purity of the meek and quiet spirit, which in the sight of God is perfection complete.

6as Sarah submitted to Abraham, calling him Lord: whose children you have become, doing good, and not fearing any calamity.

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Cross References

Luke 2:37and she a widow of about fourscore years, who did not depart from the temple, worshiping night and day with fastings and prayers.

Acts 1:14They were all persevering of one accord in prayer along with the women, and Mary, the mother of Jesus, and His brothers.

1 Timothy 2:10but whatsoever becomes women professing godliness, through good works.

1 Timothy 5:5She who is truly a widow, and left alone, hopes in God, and abides in prayers and supplication 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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