1 Peter 3:5 “For this is how the holy women of the past adorned themselves. They pu…”

1 Peter 3:5

For this is how the holy women of the past adorned themselves. They put their hope in God and were submissive to their husbands,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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:

World English Bible

For this is how in the past the holy women who hoped in God also adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

For euen after this maner in time past did the holy women, which trusted in God, tire them selues, and were subiect to their husbands.

Darby Translation

For thus also the holy women who have hoped in God heretofore adorned themselves, being subject to their own husbands;

Young's Literal Translation

for thus once also the holy women who did hope on God, were adorning themselves, being subject to their own husbands,

Bible in Basic English

And these were the ornaments of the holy women of the past, whose hope was in God, being ruled by their husbands:

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Cross references

“the holy”

Proverbs 31:30 Acts 9:36 1 Timothy 5:10 Proverbs 31:10 Acts 1:14 1 Timothy 2:10

Proverbs 31:30 · BSB

Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

Acts 9:36 · BSB

In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.

1 Timothy 5:10 · BSB

and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.

Proverbs 31:10 · BSB

A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies.

Acts 1:14 · BSB

With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.

1 Timothy 2:10 · BSB

but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.

“who”

1 Timothy 5:5 Luke 2:37 1 Timothy 2:15 1 Samuel 2:1 Jeremiah 49:11 Hebrews 11:11

1 Timothy 5:5 · BSB

The widow who is truly in need and left all alone puts her hope in God and continues night and day in her petitions and prayers.

Luke 2:37 · BSB

and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.

1 Timothy 2:15 · BSB

Women, however, will be saved through childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control.

1 Samuel 2:1 · BSB

At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation.

Jeremiah 49:11 · BSB

Abandon your orphans; I will preserve their lives. Let your widows trust in Me.”

Hebrews 11:11 · BSB

By faith Sarah, even though she was barren and beyond the proper age, was enabled to conceive a child, because she considered Him faithful who had promised.

“adorned”

1 Peter 3:2–4

1 Peter 3:2–4 · BSB

when they see your pure and reverent demeanor.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

4but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.

6just 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.

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