Study Desk

^(C1)In the same way, you wives, ^(C2)be subject to your own husbands so that even if any of them are disobedient to the word, they may be ^(C3)won over without a word by the behavior of their wives,

as they observe your pure ^(F1)and respectful behavior.

^(C1)Your adornment must not be merely the external—braiding the hair, wearing gold jewelry, or putting on apparel;

but it should be ^(C1)the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God.

For in this way the holy women of former times, ^(C1)who hoped in God, also used to adorn themselves, being subject to their own husbands,

just as Sarah obeyed Abraham, ^(C1)calling him lord; and you have proved to be her children if you do what is right ^(F1)(C2)without being frightened by any fear.

^(C1)You husbands in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with ^(F1)(C2)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.