1 Peter 3:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 3:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 3:1 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the wor..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 3:1 — KJV
“Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives;”
— 1 Peter 3:1 (KJV)
1 Peter 3:1 in Context — About the Book of 1 Peter
1 Peter is written to exiles under fire — believers scattered and slandered across Asia Minor. Peter, who once cracked under pressure, now teaches how to stand: a living hope through resurrection, holiness in a hostile culture, and casting all anxiety on the One who cares for you.
Cross-References for 1 Peter 3:1
“(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:1: own, any, word
“And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed. by...: or, signify that man by an epistle”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:1: any, obey, word
“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:”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:1: subjection, own, husbands
“And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:1: own, also, may
“Send one of you, and let him fetch your brother, and ye shall be kept in prison, that your words may be proved, whether there be any truth in you: or else by the life of Pharaoh surely ye are spies. kept...: Heb. bound”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:1: any, word, may
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