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1 Peter 3:6

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4 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 in the sight of God of great price.

5 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:

Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement.

7 Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving 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.

8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:

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BSB
just as Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him lord. And you are her children if you do what is right and refuse to give way to fear.
KJV
Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement.
WEB
So Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, whose children you now are if you do well and are not put in fear by any terror.
ASV
as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose children ye now are, if ye do well, and are not put in fear by any terror.
DARBY
as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord; whose children ye have become, doing good, and not fearing with any kind of consternation.
BLB
as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, of whom you⁺ became children, doing good and not fearing [any] terror.
ÅB
slik som Sara var Abraham lydig og kalte ham herre; og hennes barn er dere blitt når dere gjør det gode og ikke lar dere skremme av noe.
OTB
akkurat som Sara adlød Abraham og kalte ham herre; og dere har blitt hennes barn hvis dere gjør det som er rett uten å gi etter for frykt.
B1930
likesom Sara var Abraham lydig og kalte ham herre; og hennes barn er I blitt når I gjør det gode og ikke lar eder skremme av noget.

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Cross references

  • Genesis 18:12

    Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?

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  • Romans 9:7–9

    Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called.

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  • Daniel 3:16–18

    Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter.

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  • Isaiah 57:11

    And of whom hast thou been afraid or feared, that thou hast lied, and hast not remembered me, nor laid it to thy heart? have not I held my peace even of old, and thou fearest me not?

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  • Acts 4:19

    But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.

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  • Matthew 26:69–75

    Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.

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  • 1 Peter 3:14–15

    But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

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  • Acts 4:8–13

    Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,

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