1 Peter 3:6 - John Wesley's Notes

1 Peter 3:6

4 rather let it be ^athe hidden person of the heart, with the¹ incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.

5 For in this manner, in former times, the holy women who trusted in God also adorned themselves, being submissive to their own husbands,

6 as Sarah obeyed Abraham, ^acalling him lord, whose daughters you are if you do good and are not afraid with any terror.

A Word to Husbands

7 ^aHusbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, ^bas to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, ^cthat your prayers may not be hindered.

Called to Blessing

8 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be¹ courteous;

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1 Peter 3:6

Whose children ye are - In a spiritual as well as natural sense, and entitled to the same inheritance, while ye discharge your conjugal duties, not out of fear, but for conscience' sake. Genesis 18:12.

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Genesis 18:12

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