1 Peter 3:5

1 Peter 3:5 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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:
• New International Version (NIV)For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to adorn themselves. They submitted themselves to their own husbands,
• English Standard Version (ESV)For this is how the holy women who hoped in God used to adorn themselves, by submitting to their own husbands,
• New King James Version (NKJV)For in this manner, in former times, the holy women who trusted in God also adorned themselves, being submissive to their own husbands,

Context of 1 Peter 3:5

3Your adornment must not be merely the external--braiding the hair, wearing gold jewelry, or putting on apparel; 4but it should be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God. For in this way the holy women of former times, who hoped in God, also used to adorn themselves, being subject to their own husbands, 6just as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord; and you have proved to be her children if you do what is right without being frightened by any fear. 7You husbands in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with someone weaker, since she is a woman; and show her honor as a fellow heir of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.

1 Peter 3:5 word by word

οὕτως γάρ ποτε καὶ αἱ ἅγιαι γυναῖκες αἱ ἐλπίζουσαι εἰς θεὸν ἐκόσμουν ἑαυτάς ὑποτασσόμεναι τοῖς ἰδίοις ἀνδράσιν·Read the interlinear

• For inοὕτωςhoutō · thus(-ly)G3779
• the holyἅγιοςhagios · holyG40
• womenγυνήgunē · womanG1135
• of formerποτέpote · once/whenG4218
• who hopedἐλπίζωelpizō · to hope/expectG1679
• in Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• alsoκαίkai · andG2532
• used to adornκοσμέωkosmeō · to arrangeG2885
• themselvesἑαυτοῦheautou · themselfG1438
• beingὑποτάσσωhupotassō · to subjectG5293
• to their ownἴδιοςidios · one's own/privateG2398
• husbandsἀνήρanēr · man: husbandG435

Cross-references for 1 Peter 3:5

• Proverbs 31:10An excellent wife, who can find her? For her worth is far above jewels.
• Luke 8:2and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and sicknesses: Mary who was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,
• Acts 1:14All these were continually devoting themselves with one mind to prayer, along with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.
• Acts 9:36Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which when translated means Dorcas); this woman was excelling in acts of kindness and charity which she did habitually.
• 1 Timothy 2:10but rather by means of good works, as is proper for women making a claim to godliness.
• 1 Timothy 5:10having a reputation for good works; and if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has assisted those in distress, and if she has devoted herself to every good work.
• 1 Samuel 2:1Then Hannah prayed and said, “My heart rejoices in the Lord; My horn is exalted in the Lord, My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, Because I rejoice in Your salvation.
• Jeremiah 49:11Leave your orphans behind, I will keep them alive; And let your widows trust in Me.”
• Luke 2:37and then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She did not leave the temple grounds, serving night and day with fasts and prayers.
• 1 Timothy 2:15But women will be preserved through childbirth--if they continue in faith, love, and sanctity, with moderation.
• 1 Timothy 5:5Now she who is actually a widow and has been left alone has set her hope on God, and she continues in requests and prayers night and day.
• Hebrews 11:11By faith even Sarah herself received ability to conceive, even beyond the proper time of life, since she considered Him faithful who had promised.
• 1 Peter 3:2as they observe your pure and respectful behavior.

Commentaries on 1 Peter 3:5

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 5For after this manner - Simplicity reigned in primitive times; natural ornaments alone were then in use. Trade and commerce brought in luxuries; and luxury brought pride, and all the excessive nonsense of Dress. No female head ever looks so well as when adorned with its own hair alone. This is the ornament appointed by God. To cut it off or to cover it is an unnatural practice; and to exchange the hair which God has given for hair of some other color, is…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 5For after this manner, in the old time - The allusion here is particularly to the times of the patriarchs, and the object of the apostle is to state another reason why they should seek that kind of ornament which he had been commending. The reason is, that this characterized the pious and honored females of ancient times - those females who had been most commended of God, and who were most worthy to be remembered on earth. Who trusted in God - Greek, “Who…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-7The last of Peter’s three teachings about accepting authority speaks to wives and husbands (2:13–3:7; compare Ephesians 5:21–33; Colossians 3:18–19).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 55. after this manner--with the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit (compare the portrait of the godly wife, Pr 31:10-31). trusted--Greek, "hoped." "Holy" is explained by "hoped in (so as to be 'united to,' Greek) God." Hope in God is the spring of true holiness [Bengel]. in subjection--Their ornament consisted in their subordination. Vanity was forbidden (1Pe 3:3) as being contrary to female subjection.Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Peter 3:5

• Example
• Faith
• Righteousness
• Sarah
• Wife

In the dictionaries

• God
• Adorning
• Chaste
• Contrariwise
• Marriage
• Ornament
• Pitiful
• Quiet
• Railing
• Reason

Commentaries on 1 Peter 3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings