1 Peter 3:1-12
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Likewise, wives, k be subject to your own husbands, so that l even if some do not obey the word, m they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives,
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when they see your n respectful and pure conduct.
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o Do not let your adorning be external - the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear -
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but let your adorning be p the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious.
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For this is how the holy women who hoped in God used to adorn themselves, by submitting to their own husbands,
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as Sarah obeyed Abraham, q calling him lord. And you are her children, if you do good and r do not fear anything that is frightening.
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Likewise, s husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker t vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.
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Finally, all of you, u have unity of mind, sympathy, v brotherly love, w a tender heart, and x a humble mind.
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y Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, z bless, for a to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.
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For
b "Whoever desires to love life
and see good days,
let him keep his tongue from evil
and his lips from speaking deceit;
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let him turn away from evil and do good;
let him seek peace and pursue it.
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For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
and his ears are open to their prayer.
But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil."
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Genesis 3:16
To the woman he said, "I will surely multiply your pain in childbearing; in pain you shall bring forth children. Your desire shall be for your husband, and he shall rule over you.
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1 Corinthians 7:16
For how do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife?
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Matthew 18:15
If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.
1 Corinthians 9:19 - 22
For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them.
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Titus 2:5
To be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled.
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1 Timothy 2:9
Likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire.
Isaiah 3:18 - 23
In that day the Lord will take away the finery of the anklets, the headbands, and the crescents.
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Romans 2:29
But a Jew is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter. His praise is not from man but from God.
Romans 7:22
For I delight in the law of God, in my inner being.
2 Corinthians 4:16
So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.
Ephesians 3:16
That according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being.
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Genesis 18:12
So Sarah laughed to herself, saying, "After I am worn out, and my lord is old, shall I have pleasure?
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Proverbs 3:25
Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the ruin of the wicked, when it comes.
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Ephesians 5:25
Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.
Colossians 3:19
Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them.
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1 Thessalonians 4:4
That each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor.
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Romans 12:16
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.
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Hebrews 13:1
Let brotherly love continue.
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Ephesians 4:32
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
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Ephesians 4:2
With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love.
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1 Peter 2:23
When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly.
Romans 12:17
Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.
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Luke 6:28
Bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.
Romans 12:14
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.
1 Corinthians 4:12
And we labor, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure.
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1 Peter 2:21
For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.
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Psalms 34:12 - 16
What man is there who desires life and loves many days, that he may see good?
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Psalms 34:12 - 16
What man is there who desires life and loves many days, that he may see good?
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