But let it be the [a]hidden man of the heart, which consisteth in the incorruption of a meek and quiet spirit, which is [b]before God a thing much set by.

[c]For even after this manner in time past did the holy women, which trusted in God, tire themselves, and were subject to their husbands.

As Sarah obeyed Abraham, and (A)called him Sir: whose daughters ye are, while ye do well, [d]not being afraid of any terror.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 3:4 Who hath his seat fastened in the heart: so that the hid man is set against the outward decking of the body.
  2. 1 Peter 3:4 Precious indeed, and so taken of God.
  3. 1 Peter 3:5 An argument taken of the example of women, and especially of Sarah who was the mother of all believers.
  4. 1 Peter 3:6 Because women are of nature fearful, he giveth them to understand, that he requireth of them that subjection, which is not wrung out of them either by force or fear.

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