Devine Scripture

1 Peter 3:5

1 Peter chapter 3 · verse 5 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For after this manner aforetime the holy women also, who hoped in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For after this manner aforetime the holy women also, who hoped in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands:

Context

v.4but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible apparel of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

v.5This passage

v.6as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose children ye now are, if ye do well, and are not put in fear by any terror.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Timothy 5:5

    Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, hath her hope set on God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.

  • Proverbs 31:10

    A worthy woman who can find? For her price is far above rubies.

  • 1 Peter 3:2

    beholding your chaste behaviorcoupledwith fear.

  • 1 Timothy 2:10

    but (which becometh women professing godliness) through good works.

  • 1 Samuel 2:1

    And Hannah prayed, and said: My heart exulteth in Jehovah; My horn is exalted in Jehovah; My mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; Because I rejoice in thy salvation.

  • 1 Timothy 5:10

    well reported of for good works; if she hath brought up children, if she hath used hospitality to strangers, if she hath washed the saints’ feet, if she hath relieved the afflicted, if she hath diligently followed every good work.