1Peter:3

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* Likewise the wives , being subordinate to their own husbands , so that even if any are disobedient to the word , they will be gained without a word by the behavior of the wives , * observing , in fear , your pure behavior . * Of which let it not be the outward world of braiding of hair , and of wearing of gold , or of putting on apparel , * but the hidden man of the heart , in the incorruptible , of the meek and quiet spirit , which is very precious in the sight of God . * For this way formerly also , the holy women , trusting in God , adorned themselves , being subordinate to their own husbands , * as Sarah obeyed Abraham , calling him lord , whose children ye became , doing good , and not being afraid of anything fearful . * Likewise the husbands living together knowledgably , as with a weaker vessel , apportioning worth to the female as also joint-heirs of the grace of life , for your prayers not to be hindered . * And finally , all be like-minded , sympathetic , brother-loving , compassionate , friendly , * not rendering evil for evil , or reviling for reviling , but instead giving praise , knowing that ye were called for this , so that ye might inherit a blessing . * For he who wants to love life , and see good days , let him restrain his tongue from evil , and his lips not to speak deceit . * Let him turn away from evil , and do good . Let him seek peace , and pursue it . * Because the eyes of Lord are toward the righteous , and his ears to their supplication , but the face of Lord is against men who do evil things . * And who is he who will harm you , if ye become imitators of the good ? * But even if ye should suffer because of righteousness , ye are blessed . But do not fear their terror nor be shaken , * but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts . And always be ready for a defense to every man who asks you a word about the hope in you , with mildness and fear . * Having a good conscience , so that , in what they speak against you as of evil-doers , they may be ashamed , those who revile your good behavior in Christ . * For it is better to suffer doing good , if the will of God desires , than for doing evil . * Because Christ also once suffered for sins , a righteous man for unrighteous men , so that he might bring you to God . Having indeed been killed in flesh , but made alive in spirit , * in which also , having gone , he preached to the spirits in prison * who were disobedient formerly , when the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah who prepared an ark in which a few , that is , eight souls were saved through water . * Which counterpart--immersion--now also saves us , not the putting away of filth of flesh , but an appeal of a good conscience toward God , through the resurrection of Jesus Christ , * who is at the right hand of God , having gone into heaven , agents , and positions of authority , and powers having been subordinated to him .

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