1 Peter 3:2 bbe — When they see your holy behaviour in the fear of God.

Bible in Basic English

"When they see your holy behaviour in the fear of God."

— 1 Peter 3:2, Bible in Basic English

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1 Peter 3 — Context

Wives, be ruled by your husbands; so that even if some of them give no attention to the word, their hearts may be changed by the behaviour of their wives,

When they see your holy behaviour in the fear of God.

Do not let your ornaments be those of the body such as dressing of the hair, or putting on of jewels of gold or fair clothing;

But let them be those of the unseen man of the heart, the ever-shining ornament of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great price in the eyes of God.

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

1 Peter 3:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 3:2 say?

1 Peter 3:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “When they see your holy behaviour in the fear of God.”

Where is 1 Peter 3:2 in the Bible?

1 Peter 3:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 3, verse 2.

Who wrote 1 Peter?

1 Peter is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–64.

What is the book of 1 Peter about?

Peter writes to "elect exiles" suffering for their faith, anchoring them in a living hope, an incorruptible inheritance, and the example of Christ who suffered for them. The letter teaches believers how to live well as strangers in a hostile world.

What are the major themes of 1 Peter?

1 Peter explores themes including Suffering, Living Hope, Holiness, Submission, Shepherding. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Peter 3:2.

What translation should I read 1 Peter 3:2 in?

1 Peter 3:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 1 Peter 3:2?

1 Peter 3:2 reads (BBE): “When they see your holy behaviour in the fear of God.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

1 Peter 3:2 bbe — When they see your holy behaviour in the fear of God.

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