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"like Sarah who obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. You become her children when you do what is good and have no fear in doing so."

— 1 Peter 3:6, NET Bible

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1 Peter 3 — Context

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Let your beauty not be external– the braiding of hair and wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes–

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but the inner person of the heart, the lasting beauty of a gentle and tranquil spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.

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For in the same way the holy women who hoped in God long ago adorned themselves by being subject to their husbands,

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like Sarah who obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. You become her children when you do what is good and have no fear in doing so.

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Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as the weaker partners and show them honor as fellow heirs of the grace of life. In this way nothing will hinder your prayers.

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Suffering for Doing Good Finally, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, affectionate, compassionate, and humble.

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Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but instead bless others because you were called to inherit a blessing.

1 Peter 3:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 3:6 say?
1 Peter 3:6 in the NET Bible reads: “like Sarah who obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. You become her children when you do what is good and have no fear in doing so.”
Where is 1 Peter 3:6 in the Bible?
1 Peter 3:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 3, verse 6.
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 3:6.
What translation should I read 1 Peter 3:6 in?
1 Peter 3:6 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 3:6?
1 Peter 3:6 reads (NET): “like Sarah who obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. You become her children when you do what is good and have no fear in doing so.” 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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