1 Likewise, ye wives, be 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 let 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 them 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.