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1 Peter 3:1 (show verse)
In the same way, you wives, be submissive to your own husbands [subordinate, not as inferior, but out of respect for the responsibilities entrusted to husbands and their accountability to God, and so partnering with them] so that even if some do not obey the word [of God], they may be won over [to Christ] without discussion by the godly lives of their wives,
Chastity » Advantages of
Christian conduct » Fulfilling domestic duties
Duty » To brethren » Wives
Family » Government of
Home » Husbands and wives » Duties of wives
Marriage » The duties of a wife
Social duties » In relation to food in relation to speech » Wives' duties
Virtues » Of women » Modesty
Wives » Duties of, to their husbands » To be subject to them
Wives » Good » Duty of, to unbelieving husbands
Woman » The subjection of
crowning qualities of Womanhood » Modesty
Women » Dress of » Duties of wives
Women » Characteristics of » Subjection of
Women » Ministry of » Modesty of
Christian conduct » Fulfilling domestic duties
Duty » To brethren » Wives
Family » Government of
Home » Husbands and wives » Duties of wives
Marriage » The duties of a wife
Social duties » In relation to food in relation to speech » Wives' duties
Virtues » Of women » Modesty
Wives » Duties of, to their husbands » To be subject to them
Wives » Good » Duty of, to unbelieving husbands
Woman » The subjection of
crowning qualities of Womanhood » Modesty
Women » Dress of » Duties of wives
Women » Characteristics of » Subjection of
Women » Ministry of » Modesty of
1 Peter 3:2 (show verse)
when they see your modest and respectful behavior [together with your devotion and appreciation—love your husband, encourage him, and enjoy him as a blessing from God].
1 Peter 3:3 (show verse)
Your adornment must not be merely external—with interweaving and elaborate knotting of the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or [being superficially preoccupied with] dressing in expensive clothes;
Adorning » Jewels » Discarded
Clothing » Admonitions in regard to » The inward adorning
Christian conduct » Fulfilling domestic duties
Dress » Special advices concerning » Attire, too much stress upon outward
Dress » Rules with respect to women's
Dress » Special advices concerning » The inward adorning
Hair » Worn » Long » By women
Hairs » Of women » Plaited and broidered
Jewels » Discarded
Marriage » The duties of a wife
Ornaments » Jewels » Discarded
Spiritual » Battles » Beauty
Wives » Should be adorned » Not with ornaments
Women » Dress of » Too much stress upon outward attire
Women » Rules for dress of Christian
Women » Dress of » The inward adorning
Clothing » Admonitions in regard to » The inward adorning
Christian conduct » Fulfilling domestic duties
Dress » Special advices concerning » Attire, too much stress upon outward
Dress » Rules with respect to women's
Dress » Special advices concerning » The inward adorning
Hair » Worn » Long » By women
Hairs » Of women » Plaited and broidered
Jewels » Discarded
Marriage » The duties of a wife
Ornaments » Jewels » Discarded
Spiritual » Battles » Beauty
Wives » Should be adorned » Not with ornaments
Women » Dress of » Too much stress upon outward attire
Women » Rules for dress of Christian
Women » Dress of » The inward adorning
1 Peter 3:4 (show verse)
but let it be [the inner beauty of] the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality and unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit, [one that is calm and self-controlled, not overanxious, but serene and spiritually mature] which is very precious in the sight of God.
Adorning » Spiritual » General references
Christian conduct » Fulfilling domestic duties
Dress » Special advices concerning » Attire, too much stress upon outward
Marriage » The duties of a wife
Meekness » General references to » Precious in God's sight
Meekness » Precious in the sight of God
Quietness » Encouraged
Spiritual » Adoption » Adorning
Spiritual » Battles » Beauty
Wives » Should be adorned » With a meek and quiet spirit
Women » Dress of » Too much stress upon outward attire
Women » Rules for dress of Christian
Christian conduct » Fulfilling domestic duties
Dress » Special advices concerning » Attire, too much stress upon outward
Marriage » The duties of a wife
Meekness » General references to » Precious in God's sight
Meekness » Precious in the sight of God
Quietness » Encouraged
Spiritual » Adoption » Adorning
Spiritual » Battles » Beauty
Wives » Should be adorned » With a meek and quiet spirit
Women » Dress of » Too much stress upon outward attire
Women » Rules for dress of Christian
1 Peter 3:5 (show verse)
For in this way in former times the holy women, who hoped in God, used to adorn themselves, being submissive to their own husbands and adapting themselves to them;
Christian conduct » Fulfilling domestic duties
Example » Good
Holiness » Exemplified » Wives of patriarchs
Marriage » The duties of a wife
Sarah » Also called sarai » Character of
Wives » Should be adorned » With a meek and quiet spirit
Woman » The subjection of
Women » Characteristics of » Subjection of
Example » Good
Holiness » Exemplified » Wives of patriarchs
Marriage » The duties of a wife
Sarah » Also called sarai » Character of
Wives » Should be adorned » With a meek and quiet spirit
Woman » The subjection of
Women » Characteristics of » Subjection of
1 Peter 3:6 (show verse)
just as Sarah obeyed Abraham [following him and having regard for him as head of their house], calling him lord. And you have become her daughters if you do what is right without being frightened by any fear [that is, being respectful toward your husband but not giving in to intimidation, nor allowing yourself to be led into sin, nor to be harmed].
1 Peter 3:7 (show verse)
In the same way, you husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way [with great gentleness and tact, and with an intelligent regard for the marriage relationship], as with someone physically weaker, since she is a woman. Show her honor and respect as a fellow heir of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered or ineffective.
Christian conduct » Fulfilling domestic duties
Duty » Daily » Husbands'
Grace » Saints » Are heirs of
Heirs » Spiritual » Spiritual
Home » Husbands and wives » Duties of husbands
Honor » Who to honor
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To respect them
Marriage » The duties of a husband
Prayer » Avoid hindrances in
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Husbands' duties
Spiritual » Hearing » Heirs of God
Titles and names of saints » Heirs of the grace of life
Woman » Characterized as » Weaker than man
Women » Weaker than men
Duty » Daily » Husbands'
Grace » Saints » Are heirs of
Heirs » Spiritual » Spiritual
Home » Husbands and wives » Duties of husbands
Honor » Who to honor
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To respect them
Marriage » The duties of a husband
Prayer » Avoid hindrances in
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Husbands' duties
Spiritual » Hearing » Heirs of God
Titles and names of saints » Heirs of the grace of life
Woman » Characterized as » Weaker than man
Women » Weaker than men
1 Peter 3:8 (show verse)
Finally, all of you be like-minded [united in spirit], sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted [courteous and compassionate toward each other as members of one household], and humble in spirit;
Compassion » Being compassionate
Compassion and sympathy » Exhortation to
Conduct » Christian conduct
Courtesy » General references to
Likemindedness » Being likeminded
Manners » Courteousness encouraged
Social duties » Compassion » Courtesy, general references to
Social duties » Sympathy the marks of true » Visitation of the needy
Sympathy » The marks of true » Visitation of the needy
Unity » Of the righteous
Unity » Exhortations to
Vengeance » Not avenging
Compassion and sympathy » Exhortation to
Conduct » Christian conduct
Courtesy » General references to
Likemindedness » Being likeminded
Manners » Courteousness encouraged
Social duties » Compassion » Courtesy, general references to
Social duties » Sympathy the marks of true » Visitation of the needy
Sympathy » The marks of true » Visitation of the needy
Unity » Of the righteous
Unity » Exhortations to
Vengeance » Not avenging
1 Peter 3:9 (show verse)
and never return evil for evil or insult for insult [avoid scolding, berating, and any kind of abuse], but on the contrary, give a blessing [pray for one another’s well-being, contentment, and protection]; for you have been called for this very purpose, that you might inherit a blessing [from God that brings well-being, happiness, and protection].
1 Peter 3:10 (show verse)
For,“The one who wants to enjoy life and see good days [good—whether apparent or not],
Must keep his tongue free from evil and his lips from speaking guile (treachery, deceit).
Must keep his tongue free from evil and his lips from speaking guile (treachery, deceit).
Conduct » Christian conduct
Deceit » Forbidden
Evil » Speech evil speaking » Warnings against
Evil » Speaking » Warnings against
Evil » Speech evil speaking » The tongue to be restrained
Peace » Necessary to the enjoyment of life
Slander » Saints » Should keep their tongue from
Slander » Saints should keep their tongues from
Social duties » Of home-keeping » Of restraining the tongue
Speaking, evil » Warnings against
Speaking, evil » The tongue to be restrained
Deceit » Forbidden
Evil » Speech evil speaking » Warnings against
Evil » Speaking » Warnings against
Evil » Speech evil speaking » The tongue to be restrained
Peace » Necessary to the enjoyment of life
Slander » Saints » Should keep their tongue from
Slander » Saints should keep their tongues from
Social duties » Of home-keeping » Of restraining the tongue
Speaking, evil » Warnings against
Speaking, evil » The tongue to be restrained
1 Peter 3:11 (show verse)
“He must turn away from wickedness and do what is right.
He must search for peace [with God, with self, with others] and pursue it eagerly [actively—not merely desiring it].
1 Peter 3:12 (show verse)
“For the eyes of the Lord are [looking favorably] upon the righteous (the upright),
And His ears are attentive to their prayer (eager to answer),
But the face of the Lord is against those who practice evil.”
Access to God » Admission into God's presence
exclusion Admission » Admission into God's presence
Conduct » Christian conduct
Eye » Anthropomorphic uses of
God » Hand of » Hearing of
Hearing » Careless, characteristics of » Divine, God attentive to the prayers of the saints
Opposition » Who the lord opposes
Opposition » Who cannot be opposed
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Access in
Prayer » Whose prayer the lord hears
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are objects of God's watchful care
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Have their prayers heard
Seeing » The eyes of the lord
Suffering » Those that suffer for jesus Christ
exclusion Admission » Admission into God's presence
Conduct » Christian conduct
Eye » Anthropomorphic uses of
God » Hand of » Hearing of
Hearing » Careless, characteristics of » Divine, God attentive to the prayers of the saints
Opposition » Who the lord opposes
Opposition » Who cannot be opposed
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Access in
Prayer » Whose prayer the lord hears
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are objects of God's watchful care
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Have their prayers heard
Seeing » The eyes of the lord
Suffering » Those that suffer for jesus Christ
1 Peter 3:13 (show verse)
Now who is there to hurt you if you become enthusiastic for what is good?
1 Peter 3:14 (show verse)
But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness [though it is not certain that you will], you are still blessed [happy, to be admired and favored by God]. Do not be afraid of their intimidating threats, nor be troubled or disturbed [by their opposition].
Fear » What not to fear
Happiness » Affliction of the righteous leads to
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Suffering for Christ
Opposition » Who cannot be opposed
Righteousness » Blessedness of » Suffering for
Spiritual » Cleansing » Composure
Suffering » Those that suffer for jesus Christ
Happiness » Affliction of the righteous leads to
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Suffering for Christ
Opposition » Who cannot be opposed
Righteousness » Blessedness of » Suffering for
Spiritual » Cleansing » Composure
Suffering » Those that suffer for jesus Christ
1 Peter 3:15 (show verse)
But in your hearts set Christ apart [as holy—acknowledging Him, giving Him first place in your lives] as Lord. Always be ready to give a [logical] defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope and confident assurance [elicited by faith] that is within you, yet [do it] with gentleness and respect.
Godly Fear » Should be » Exhibited in giving a reason for our hope
Heart » Renewed » Holy
The Heart » We should » Sanctify God in
Hope » Spiritual » Believers called to testify concerning
Hope » Be ready to give an answer concerning
Meekness » Saints should » Answer for their hope with
Readiness » For spiritual service
Reasoning » To be applied to Godly living
Service » Obedient power for » Preparation for
Spiritual » Hope » Believers called to testify concerning
Suffering » Those that suffer for jesus Christ
religious Testimony » How and where to be given » Constant readiness for
Heart » Renewed » Holy
The Heart » We should » Sanctify God in
Hope » Spiritual » Believers called to testify concerning
Hope » Be ready to give an answer concerning
Meekness » Saints should » Answer for their hope with
Readiness » For spiritual service
Reasoning » To be applied to Godly living
Service » Obedient power for » Preparation for
Spiritual » Hope » Believers called to testify concerning
Suffering » Those that suffer for jesus Christ
religious Testimony » How and where to be given » Constant readiness for
1 Peter 3:16 (show verse)
And see to it that your conscience is entirely clear, so that every time you are slandered or falsely accused, those who attack or disparage your good behavior in Christ will be shamed [by their own words].
false Accusations » General references to
Conscience » A good conscience
Conscience » Of saints, pure and good
Evil » Slander » False accusations, general references to
Good » Conscience
Slander » False accusations, general references to
Slander » Saints » Should give no occasion for
Slander » Should give no occasion for
Suffering » Those that suffer for jesus Christ
FALSE » Accusations
Conscience » A good conscience
Conscience » Of saints, pure and good
Evil » Slander » False accusations, general references to
Good » Conscience
Slander » False accusations, general references to
Slander » Saints » Should give no occasion for
Slander » Should give no occasion for
Suffering » Those that suffer for jesus Christ
FALSE » Accusations
1 Peter 3:17 (show verse)
For it is better that you suffer [unjustly] for doing what is right, if that should be God’s will, than [to suffer justly] for doing wrong.
1 Peter 3:18 (show verse)
For indeed Christ died for sins once for all, the Just and Righteous for the unjust and unrighteous [the Innocent for the guilty] so that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the Spirit;
Access to God » Is by Christ
Antediluvians » Noah preaches to
Atonement » Made by jesus » Made but once
The atonement » Reconciliation to God effected by
The atonement » Made but once
Christ » Reproves » Sacrifice of
Christ » Star » Substitution of, for sinners
Holy spirit » General work
Holy spirit » The leadership of » Giveth life
Holy spirit » Guides » Quickens
Holy spirit » As raising Christ from the dead
Power » Of the holy spirit » Exemplified in » Raising Christ from the dead
Power, Of The Holy Spirit » Exhibited in » Raising Christ from the dead
Quickening » Of God's people » By the holy spirit
Reconciliation » Jesus Christ reconciling man to God
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Effected by » The power of the holy ghost
Jesus Christ, Savior » Offered himself as a sacrifice
Jesus Christ, Savior » Became man's substitute
Spirit » The leadership of holy spirit » General work
Spirit » The leadership of » Giveth life
Spirit » Quickeneth » Giveth life
Substitution » Christ became man's substitute
Sufferings of Christ » Became man's substitute
God, Trinity » Each person in, described as » Raising Christ from the dead
Vicarious suffering » Of Christ » Offered himself as a sacrifice
Vicarious suffering » Of Christ » Became man's substitute
Antediluvians » Noah preaches to
Atonement » Made by jesus » Made but once
The atonement » Reconciliation to God effected by
The atonement » Made but once
Christ » Reproves » Sacrifice of
Christ » Star » Substitution of, for sinners
Holy spirit » General work
Holy spirit » The leadership of » Giveth life
Holy spirit » Guides » Quickens
Holy spirit » As raising Christ from the dead
Power » Of the holy spirit » Exemplified in » Raising Christ from the dead
Power, Of The Holy Spirit » Exhibited in » Raising Christ from the dead
Quickening » Of God's people » By the holy spirit
Reconciliation » Jesus Christ reconciling man to God
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Effected by » The power of the holy ghost
Jesus Christ, Savior » Offered himself as a sacrifice
Jesus Christ, Savior » Became man's substitute
Spirit » The leadership of holy spirit » General work
Spirit » The leadership of » Giveth life
Spirit » Quickeneth » Giveth life
Substitution » Christ became man's substitute
Sufferings of Christ » Became man's substitute
God, Trinity » Each person in, described as » Raising Christ from the dead
Vicarious suffering » Of Christ » Offered himself as a sacrifice
Vicarious suffering » Of Christ » Became man's substitute
1 Peter 3:19 (show verse)
in which He also went and preached to the spirits now in prison,
1 Peter 3:20 (show verse)
who once were disobedient, when the great patience of God was waiting in the days of Noah, during the building of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons [Noah’s family], were brought safely through the water.
Antediluvians » Noah preaches to
Ark » Noah's
Ark » Noah's » Noah and family preserved in
Baptism » Typified
Baptism » Baptism saving
Baptism with the holy ghost » Renews and cleanses the soul
divine Delays » In inflicting punishment
the Deluge » The wicked warned of
the Deluge » Long-suffering of God exhibited in deferring
the Deluge » Illustrative » Of baptism
Error » Sin's penalty » Penalty sometimes delayed
Flood » References to
God » Leader » Longsuffering of
Longsuffering » Of God
Longsuffering Of God » Exercised toward » The wicked
Noah » Son of lamech » Builds an ark (ship) and saves his family from the great flood
delayed Penalty » Sin's penalty sometimes delayed
Punishment » Capital Punishment » Delayed
Repentance » We should be led to, by » Longsuffering Of God
Resurrection » The resurrection of jesus Christ
Salvation » What saves
The Saved » Description of » Number spoken of as few
Sin » Love of
Sin » Penalty for » Penalty sometimes delayed
Sins » Penalty » Penalty sometimes delayed
Transgression » Sin's penalty » Penalty sometimes delayed
Types » Miscellaneous » The saving of noah and his family, of the salvation through the gospel
Types of Christ » Ark
Ark » Noah's
Ark » Noah's » Noah and family preserved in
Baptism » Typified
Baptism » Baptism saving
Baptism with the holy ghost » Renews and cleanses the soul
divine Delays » In inflicting punishment
the Deluge » The wicked warned of
the Deluge » Long-suffering of God exhibited in deferring
the Deluge » Illustrative » Of baptism
Error » Sin's penalty » Penalty sometimes delayed
Flood » References to
God » Leader » Longsuffering of
Longsuffering » Of God
Longsuffering Of God » Exercised toward » The wicked
Noah » Son of lamech » Builds an ark (ship) and saves his family from the great flood
delayed Penalty » Sin's penalty sometimes delayed
Punishment » Capital Punishment » Delayed
Repentance » We should be led to, by » Longsuffering Of God
Resurrection » The resurrection of jesus Christ
Salvation » What saves
The Saved » Description of » Number spoken of as few
Sin » Love of
Sin » Penalty for » Penalty sometimes delayed
Sins » Penalty » Penalty sometimes delayed
Transgression » Sin's penalty » Penalty sometimes delayed
Types » Miscellaneous » The saving of noah and his family, of the salvation through the gospel
Types of Christ » Ark
1 Peter 3:21 (show verse)
Corresponding to that [rescue through the flood], baptism [which is an expression of a believer’s new life in Christ] now saves you, not by removing dirt from the body, but by an appeal to God for a good (clear) conscience, [demonstrating what you believe to be yours] through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
Baptism » Significance of baptism
Baptism » Typified
Baptism » Baptism saving
Baptism with the holy ghost » Renews and cleanses the soul
Church » Sacraments of sacraments of, baptism » Significance of baptism
Conscience » Of saints, pure and good
the Deluge » Illustrative » Of baptism
Jesus Christ » Where jesus Christ ascended to
Jesus Christ » Who is subject to jesus Christ
Resurrection » The resurrection of jesus Christ
Sacraments » Significance of baptism
Salvation » What saves
Types » Miscellaneous » The saving of noah and his family, of the salvation through the gospel
Types of Christ » Ark
Baptism » Typified
Baptism » Baptism saving
Baptism with the holy ghost » Renews and cleanses the soul
Church » Sacraments of sacraments of, baptism » Significance of baptism
Conscience » Of saints, pure and good
the Deluge » Illustrative » Of baptism
Jesus Christ » Where jesus Christ ascended to
Jesus Christ » Who is subject to jesus Christ
Resurrection » The resurrection of jesus Christ
Sacraments » Significance of baptism
Salvation » What saves
Types » Miscellaneous » The saving of noah and his family, of the salvation through the gospel
Types of Christ » Ark
1 Peter 3:22 (show verse)
who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God [that is, the place of honor and authority], with [all] angels and authorities and powers made subservient to Him.
Angels » Are of different orders
Angels » Are subject to Christ
Angels » Obedience
Angels » Of different orders
Jesus Christ, Ascension Of » Was to supreme power and dignity
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Ascension of
Christ » Divinity » Christ's Dominion » Exaltation » Heavenly places
Christ » Christ's Dominion » Over heavenly powers
Divinity » Christ's Dominion » Over heavenly powers
Dominion » Christ's » Over heavenly powers
Heaven » Christ » Is all-powerful in
Jesus Christ » Where jesus Christ ascended to
Jesus Christ » Who is subject to jesus Christ
Power » Of Christ » Described as supreme
The power of Christ » Described as » Supreme
Angels » Are subject to Christ
Angels » Obedience
Angels » Of different orders
Jesus Christ, Ascension Of » Was to supreme power and dignity
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Ascension of
Christ » Divinity » Christ's Dominion » Exaltation » Heavenly places
Christ » Christ's Dominion » Over heavenly powers
Divinity » Christ's Dominion » Over heavenly powers
Dominion » Christ's » Over heavenly powers
Heaven » Christ » Is all-powerful in
Jesus Christ » Where jesus Christ ascended to
Jesus Christ » Who is subject to jesus Christ
Power » Of Christ » Described as supreme
The power of Christ » Described as » Supreme