1 Peter 3:1–9

Wives and Husbands

³Wives, in the same way, be subject to your husbands, so that, even if some of them do not obey the word, they may be won over without a word by their wives’ conduct,^{* 2}when they see the purity and respect of your conduct. ³Do not adorn yourselves outwardly by braiding your hair and by wearing gold ornaments or fine clothing;^{* 4}rather, let your adornment be the inner self with the lasting beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in God’s sight.^{* 5}It was in this way long ago that the holy women who hoped in God used to adorn themselves by being subject to their husbands. ⁶Thus Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him lord. You have become her daughters as long as you do what is good and never let fears alarm you.^*

⁷Husbands, in the same way, show consideration for your wives in your life together, paying honor to the woman—though the weaker vessel,^v they are joint heirs of the gracious gift of life—so that nothing may hinder your prayers.^*

Suffering for Doing Right

⁸Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind.^{* 9}Do not repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse, but, on the contrary, repay with a blessing. It is for this that you were called—that you might inherit a blessing.^*