1 Peter 3:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 3:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 3:5 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection u..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 3:5 — KJV
“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 (KJV)
1 Peter 3:5 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 3:5
“There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:5: after, old, also
“In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; broided: or, plaited”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:5: manner, old, women
“How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:5: after, old, time
“Now Abraham and Sarah were old and well stricken in age; and it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:5: after, manner, old
“Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:5: after, old, also
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