For in this way in former times the holy women also, (A)who hoped in God, used to adorn themselves, being submissive to their own husbands; just as Sarah obeyed Abraham, (B)calling him lord, and you have become her children if you do what is right [a](C)without being frightened by any fear.

(D)You husbands in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with [b](E)someone weaker, since she is a woman; and show her honor as a fellow heir of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 3:6 Lit and are not
  2. 1 Peter 3:7 Lit a weaker vessel