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Wives and Husbands

1 Peter 3:5

In 9 translations

BSB
For this is how the holy women of the past adorned themselves. They put their hope in God and were submissive to their husbands,
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:
WEB
For this is how in the past the holy women who hoped in God also adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands.
ASV
For after this manner aforetime the holy women also, who hoped in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands:
LSV
for thus once also the holy women who hoped on God were adorning themselves, being subject to their own husbands,
YLT
for thus once also the holy women who did hope on God, were adorning themselves, being subject to their own husbands,
DBY
For thus also the holy women who have hoped in God heretofore adorned themselves, being subject to their own husbands;Elohim
DRC
For after this manner heretofore the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands:
GNV
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.

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  • NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles read εἰς (“in”); Textus Receptus, Byzantine text read ἐπὶ (“upon”).
Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (1)
  • In STEPBible’s comparison, Textus Receptus include τὸν (“the”); NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles, Byzantine text do not include this wording.
SBLGNT apparatus (1)

A comparison of published Greek editions. “Add” means after the SBLGNT wording; “omit” refers to that wording.

  • SBLGNT: εἰς. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read εἰς; Robinson–Pierpont read ἐπὶ.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
οὕτως γάρ ποτε καὶ αἱ ἅγιαι γυναῖκες αἱ ἐλπίζουσαι εἰς θεὸν ἐκόσμουν ἑαυτάς, ὑποτασσόμεναι τοῖς ἰδίοις ἀνδράσιν,
RP2018
Οὕτως γάρ ποτε καὶ αἱ ἅγιαι γυναῖκες αἱ ἐλπίζουσαι ἐπὶ θεὸν ἐκόσμουν ἑαυτάς, ὑποτασσόμεναι τοῖς ἰδίοις ἀνδράσιν·
TR-Boyd
Οὕτω γάρ ποτε καὶ αἱ ἅγιαι γυναῖκες αἱ ἐλπίζουσαι ἐπὶ τὸν Θεὸν ἐκόσμουν ἑαυτάς, ὑποτασσόμεναι τοῖς ἰδίοις ἀνδράσιν·
SCR1894
ουτως γαρ ποτε και αι αγιαι γυναικες αι ελπιζουσαι επι τον θεον εκοσμουν εαυτας υποτασσομεναι τοις ιδιοις ανδρασιν

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Cross-references most cited first

  • Titus 2:3–4Older women, likewise, are to be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers or addicted to much wine, but teachers of good. In this way they can train the young women to love their husbands and children,
  • 1 Timothy 5:5The 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.
  • Acts 9:36In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.
  • Luke 2:37and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.
  • Proverbs 31:30Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
  • 1 Timothy 2:15Women, however, will be saved through childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control.
  • Luke 8:2–3as well as some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, Joanna the wife of Herod’s household manager Chuza, Susanna, and many others. These…
  • 1 Timothy 5:10and 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.
  • 1 Samuel 2:1At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD in whom my horn is exalted. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation.
  • Jeremiah 49:11Abandon your orphans; I will preserve their lives. Let your widows trust in Me.”
  • 1 Peter 3:2–4when they see your pure and reverent demeanor. Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty…
  • Hebrews 11:11By 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.
  • Proverbs 31:10A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies.
  • Acts 1:14With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.
  • 1 Timothy 2:10but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.

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