1 Peter 3:3 cpdv — For you, there should be no unnecessary adornment of the hair, or surrounding with gold, or the wearing of ornate cloth…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For you, there should be no unnecessary adornment of the hair, or surrounding with gold, or the wearing of ornate clothing."

— 1 Peter 3:3, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Peter 3 — Context

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Similarly also, wives should be subject to their husbands, so that, even if some do not believe the Word, they may benefit without the Word, through the behavior of these wives,

2

as they consider with fear your chaste behavior.

3

For you, there should be no unnecessary adornment of the hair, or surrounding with gold, or the wearing of ornate clothing.

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Instead, you should be a hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptibility of a quiet and meek spirit, rich in the sight of God.

5

For in this way, in past times also, holy women adorned themselves, hoping in God, being subject to their own husbands.

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For so Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. You are her daughters, well-behaved and unafraid of any disturbance.

1 Peter 3:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Peter 3:3 say?
1 Peter 3:3 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For you, there should be no unnecessary adornment of the hair, or surrounding with gold, or the wearing of ornate clothing.”
Where is 1 Peter 3:3 in the Bible?
1 Peter 3:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 3, verse 3.
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 3:3.
What translation should I read 1 Peter 3:3 in?
1 Peter 3:3 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 3:3?
1 Peter 3:3 reads (CPDV): “For you, there should be no unnecessary adornment of the hair, or surrounding with gold, or the wearing of ornate clothing.” 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.
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