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1 Peter 3

Jubilee Bible 2000 JUB

1 Likewise, ye wives, <em>be</em> in subjection to your own husbands, so that also those who do not obey the Word, may be won without a word by the conversation of their wives,

2 considering your chaste conversation which is in fear.

3 Let their adorning not be outward with ostentatious hairdos and wearing of gold nor in composition of apparel,

4 but <em>let</em> the interior adorning of the heart be without corruption, and of an agreeable spirit and peaceful, which is precious in the sight of God.

5 For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who waited upon God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands,

6 as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, of whom ye are made daughters, doing well and not being afraid of any terror.

7 Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with <em>them</em> wisely, giving honour unto the woman, as unto a more fragile vessel and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers not be hindered.

8 And finally, <em>be ye</em> all of one consent, of one affection, loving each other fraternally, merciful, courteous,

9 not rendering evil for evil or curse for curse, but to the contrary, blessing, knowing that ye are called, that ye should possess a blessing by inheritance.

10 For he that desires to love life and see the good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil and his lips that they speak no guile;

11 let him separate himself from evil and do good; let him seek peace and follow it.

12 For the eyes of the Lord <em>are</em> over the righteous, and his ears <em>are open</em> unto their prayers; but the face of the Lord <em>is</em> against those that do evil.

13 And who <em>is</em> he that can harm you, if ye are followers of that which is good?

14 But also if ye suffer anything for righteousness’ sake, blessed <em>are ye</em>; therefore, be not afraid of their terror neither be troubled,

15 but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and <em>be</em> ready always to respond to every man that asks you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and reverence,

16 having a good conscience, so in that which they murmur against you as of evildoers, those that blaspheme your good conversation in the Christ may be confused.

17 For <em>it is</em> better (if the will of God so desires) that ye suffer for doing good than for doing evil.

18 For the Christ also has once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in spirit,

19 in which he also went and preached unto the imprisoned spirits,

20 which in the time past were disobedient, when once the patience of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was <em>being</em> made ready, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.

21 Unto the figure of which the baptism that does now correspond saves us (not taking away the uncleanness of the flesh, but giving testimony of a good conscience before God) by the resurrection of Jesus, the Christ,

22 who is at the right hand of God, having ascended into heaven, unto whom the angels and the authorities and powers are subject.

New International Version NIV

1 Wives, in the same way submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives,

2 when they see the purity and reverence of your lives.

3 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes.

4 Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.

5 For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to adorn themselves. They submitted themselves to their own husbands,

6 like Sarah, who obeyed Abraham and called him her lord. You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not give way to fear.

7 Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.

8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.

9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

10 For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech.

11 They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it.

12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

13 Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?

14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats ; do not be frightened.”

15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,

16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.

17 For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.

18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit.

19 After being made alive, he went and made proclamation to the imprisoned spirits—

20 to those who were disobedient long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In it only a few people, eight in all, were saved through water,

21 and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

22 who has gone into heaven and is at God’s right hand—with angels, authorities and powers in submission to him.