1Peter:3-5

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* Likewise , ye wives , be in subjection (5746 ) to your own husbands ; that , if any obey not (5719 ) the word , they also may without the word be won (5686 ) by the conversation of the wives ; * While they behold (5660 ) your chaste conversation coupled with fear . * Whose adorning let it not be (5749 ) that outward adorning of plaiting the hair , and of wearing of gold , or of putting on of apparel ; * But let it be the hidden man of the heart , in that which is not corruptible , even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit , which is (5748 ) in the sight of God of great price . * For after this manner in the old time the holy women also , who trusted (5723 ) in God , adorned (5707 ) themselves , being in subjection (5746 ) unto their own husbands : * Even as Sara obeyed (5656 ) Abraham , calling (5723 ) him lord : whose daughters ye are (5675 ), as long as ye do well (5723 ), and are not afraid (5740 ) with any amazement . * Likewise , ye husbands , dwell with (5723 ) them according to knowledge , giving (5723 ) honour unto the wife , as unto the weaker vessel , and as being heirs together of the grace of life ; that your prayers be not hindered (5745 ). * Finally , be ye all of one mind , having compassion one of another , love as brethren , be pitiful , be courteous : * Not rendering (5723 ) evil for evil , or railing for railing : but contrariwise blessing ; knowing (5761 ) that ye are thereunto called (5681 ), that ye should inherit (5661 ) a blessing (5723 ). * For he that will (5723 ) love (5721 ) life , and see (5629 ) good days , let him refrain (5657 ) his tongue from evil , and his lips that they speak (5658 ) no guile : * Let him eschew (5657 ) evil , and do (5657 ) good ; let him seek (5657 ) peace , and ensue (5657 ) it . * For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous , and his ears are open unto their prayers : but the face of the Lord is against them that do (5723 ) evil . * And who is he that will harm (5694 ) you , if ye be (5638 ) followers of that which is good ? * But and if ye suffer (5722 ) for righteousness sake , happy are ye : and be not afraid (5676 ) of their terror , neither be troubled (5686 ); * But sanctify (5657 ) the Lord God in your hearts : and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh (5723 ) you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear : * Having (5723 ) a good conscience ; that , whereas they speak evil (5725 ) of you , as of evildoers , they may be ashamed (5686 ) that falsely accuse (5723 ) your good conversation in Christ . * For it is better , if the will of God be so (5719 ), that ye suffer (5721 ) for well doing (5723 ), than for evil doing (5723 ). * For Christ also hath once suffered (5627 ) for sins , the just for the unjust , that he might bring (5632 ) us to God , being put to death (5772 ) in the flesh , but quickened (5685 ) by the Spirit : * By which also he went (5679 ) and preached (5656 ) unto the spirits in prison ; * Which sometime were disobedient (5660 ), when once the longsuffering of God waited (5711 ) in the days of Noah , while the ark was a preparing (5746 ), wherein few , that is (5748 ), eight souls were saved (5681 ) by water . * The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save (5719 ) us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh , but the answer of a good conscience toward God ,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ : * Who is gone (5679 ) into heaven , and is (5748 ) on the right hand of God ; angels and authorities and powers being made subject (5651 ) unto him . * Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered (5631 ) for us in the flesh , arm (5669 ) yourselves likewise with the same mind : for he that hath suffered (5631 ) in the flesh hath ceased (5769 ) from sin ; * That he no longer should live (5658 ) the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men , but to the will of God . * For the time past (5756 ) of our life may suffice us to have wrought (5664 ) the will of the Gentiles , when we walked (5768 ) in lasciviousness , lusts , excess of wine , revellings , banquetings , and abominable idolatries : * Wherein they think it strange (5743 ) that ye run (5723 ) not with them to the same excess of riot , speaking evil of (5723 ) you : * Who shall give (5692 ) account to him that is (5723 ) ready to judge (5658 ) the quick (5723 ) and the dead . * For for this cause was the gospel preached (5681 ) also to them that are dead , that they might be judged (5686 ) according to men in the flesh , but live (5725 ) according to God in the spirit . * But the end of all things is at hand (5758 ): be ye therefore sober (5657 ), and watch (5657 ) unto prayer . * And above all things have (5723 ) fervent charity among yourselves : for charity shall cover (5692 ) the multitude of sins . * Use hospitality one to another without grudging . * As every man hath received (5627 ) the gift , even so minister (5723 ) the same one to another , as good stewards of the manifold grace of God . * If any man speak (5719 ), let him speak as the oracles of God ; if any man minister (5719 ), let him do it as of the ability which God giveth (5719 ): that God in all things may be glorified (5747 ) through Jesus Christ , to whom be (5748 ) praise and dominion for ever and ever . Amen . * Beloved , think it not strange (5744 ) concerning the fiery trial which is (5740 ) to try you , as though some strange thing happened (5723 ) unto you : * But rejoice (5720 ), inasmuch as ye are partakers (5719 ) of Christs sufferings ; that , when his glory shall be revealed , ye may be glad (5647 ) also with exceeding joy (5740 ). * If ye be reproached (5743 ) for the name of Christ , happy are ye ; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth (5731 ) upon you : on their part he is evil spoken of (5743 ), but on your part he is glorified (5743 ). * But let none of you suffer (5720 ) as a murderer , or as a thief , or as an evildoer , or as a busybody in other mens matters . * Yet if any man suffer as a Christian , let him not be ashamed (5744 ); but let him glorify (5720 ) God on this behalf . * For the time is come that judgment must begin (5670 ) at the house of God : and if it first begin at us , what shall the end be of them that obey not (5723 ) the gospel of God ? * And if the righteous scarcely be saved (5743 ), where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear (5695 )? * Wherefore let them that suffer (5723 ) according to the will of God commit the keeping (5744 ) of their souls to him in well doing , as unto a faithful Creator . * The elders which are among you I exhort (5719 ), who am also an elder , and a witness of the sufferings of Christ , and also a partaker of the glory that shall (5723 ) be revealed (5745 ): * Feed (5657 ) the flock of God which is among you , taking the oversight (5723 ) thereof , not by constraint , but willingly ; not for filthy lucre , but of a ready mind ; * Neither as being lords over (5723 ) Gods heritage , but being (5740 ) ensamples to the flock . * And when the chief Shepherd shall appear (5685 ), ye shall receive (5695 ) a crown of glory that fadeth not away . * Likewise , ye younger , submit yourselves (5649 ) unto the elder . Yea , all of you be subject (5746 ) one to another , and be clothed (5663 ) with humility : for God resisteth (5731 ) the proud , and giveth (5719 ) grace to the humble . * Humble yourselves (5682 ) therefore under the mighty hand of God , that he may exalt (5661 ) you in due time : * Casting (5660 ) all your care upon him ; for he careth (5719 ) for you . * Be sober (5657 ), be vigilant (5657 ); because your adversary the devil , as a roaring (5740 ) lion , walketh about (5719 ), seeking (5723 ) whom he may devour (5632 ): * Whom resist (5628 ) stedfast in the faith , knowing (5761 ) that the same afflictions are accomplished (5745 ) in your brethren that are in the world . * But the God of all grace , who hath called (5660 ) us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus , after that ye have suffered (5631 ) a while , make you perfect (5659 ), stablish (5659 ), strengthen (5659 ), settle (5659 ) you . * To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever . Amen . * By Silvanus , a faithful brother unto you , as I suppose (5736 ), I have written (5656 ) briefly , exhorting (5723 ), and testifying (5723 ) that this is (5750 ) the true grace of God wherein ye stand (5758 ). * The church that is at Babylon , elected together with you , saluteth (5736 ) you ; and so doth Marcus my son . * Greet ye (5663 ) one another with a kiss of charity . Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus . Amen .

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