1 Peter 3:5

“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:”

"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:" - 1 Peter 3:5
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What does 1 Peter 3:5 mean?

1 Peter 3:5 (KJV) states, "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." This verse is part of a larger passage in the book of 1 Peter that addresses the behavior and attitude of…

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The Adornment of Trust: A Devotional on 1 Peter 3:5

In the tangled workings of our daily lives, where expectations and pressures often mount, the wisdom of Scripture offers us a guiding light. 1 Peter 3:5 captures a profound teaching on the virtue of inner beauty and the commendable strength of a woman’s spirit: "For after this…

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A Prayer for Trust and Inner Adornment

Heavenly Father, I bow before You with a grateful heart, acknowledging Your divine wisdom and everlasting love. As I reflect on the teachings found in 1 Peter 3:5—a verse that speaks to the beauty of the holy women of old who trusted in You—I am reminded of the transformative…

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1 Peter 3:5 - "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:"
1 Peter 5:3 - "Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock."
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"Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock." - 1 Peter 5:3
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1 Peter 3:2 - "While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear."
1 Peter 5:6-7
2 Peter 3:5 - "For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:"
1 Peter 5:11 - "To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen."
1 Peter 3:3 - "Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;"
1 Peter 3:19 - "By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison;"
1 Peter 2:3 - "If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious."
"While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear." - 1 Peter 3:2
1 Peter 1:5 - "Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time."
1 Peter 5:7 - "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you."
1 Peter 3:11 - "Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it."
Acts 5:3 - "But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?"
1 Peter 4:5 - "Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead."
1 Peter 3:13 - "And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?"
1 Peter 5:2-3 - "Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock."
2 Peter 1:5 - "And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;"