1 Peter 3:2
“While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear.”
1 Peter 3:2 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Considering your chaste conversation with fear.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- beholding your chaste behavior coupled with fear.
- DARBYDarby
- having witnessed your pure conversation carried out in fear;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- seeing your pure behavior in fear.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- having beheld your pure behaviour in fear,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Let your husbands see your pure and respectful conduct.
Context: 1 Peter 3
1Likewise, 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;
2While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear.
3Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;
4But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
About 1 Peter 3: Living in Harmony
This chapter addresses relationships within the community of believers, emphasizing the importance of living in peace and harmony with one another. The author also encourages wives to respect their husbands and husbands to love their wives.
Commentary
In 1 Peter 3, the apostle Peter continues to encourage believers to live a life of holiness and righteousness. He begins by reminding them to be submissive to their husbands, even if they are not believers. He encourages them to do this not only out of obedience, but also out of respect for their husbands. He then goes on to encourage them to live a life of holiness and purity, and to be mindful of their speech and actions. He reminds them that they are to be a witness to the world of the power of the gospel, and that their lives should reflect the truth of the gospel. He also encourages them to be prepared to give an answer to anyone who asks them about their faith. Finally, he reminds them to be patient and to trust in God, even in the midst of suffering.