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First Epistle of Peter (Translated) (view source)
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|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;
|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;
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|In the same way, wives should be subject to their own husbands, so that, if anyone does not obey the Word, they also might, even without the Word, be won by the conversation of the wives,
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|While they behold your chaste conversation [coupled] with fear.
|While they behold your chaste conversation [coupled] with fear.
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|when they see your chaste conversation tempered with fear.
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|Whose adorning let it not be that outward [adorning] of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;
|Whose adorning let it not be that outward [adorning] of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;
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|Wives should not adorn themselves merely outwardly, with hair-dos, gold jewelry, and apparel,
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|But [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.
|But [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.
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|but instead the hidden man of the heart, in something that cannot be corrupted, the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which God finds very precious.
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|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:
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|In fact, in the old times the holy women, who trusted in God, used to adorn themselves in this way, and were in subjection to their own husbands.
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|Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement.
|Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement.
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|[[Sarah]] obeyed [[Abraham]], and called him "lord." You are her daughters, as long as you do well, and are not afraid with the sort of thing that arouses ordinary fear.
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|Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with [them] according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.
|Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with [them] according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.
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|In the same way, husbands should live with them according to understanding, giving honor to the wife, as they would to the weaker vessel, and understanding that you are heirs together of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be held back.
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|Finally, [be ye] all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, [be] pitiful, [be] courteous:
|Finally, [be ye] all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, [be] pitiful, [be] courteous:
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|Finally, you should be all of one mind, and have compassion for one another. Love as brothers, full of pity, and courteous.
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|Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
|Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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|Do not return evil for evil, or railing for railing. To the contrary, render blessing, knowing that you are called to this, so that you will inherit a blessing.
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|For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:
|For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:
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|For: "'''Let him who wishes to love life, and see good days, restrain his tongue from speaking evil, and his lips from speaking any guile.'''"
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|Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.
|Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.
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|"'''Let him avoid evil, and do good. Let him seek peace, and make an effort for it.'''"
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|For the eyes of the Lord [are] over the righteous, and his ears [are open] unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord [is] against them that do evil.
|For the eyes of the Lord [are] over the righteous, and his ears [are open] unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord [is] against them that do evil.
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|"'''For the eyes of the Lord are over the just, and His ears are open to their prayers. But the face of the Lord turns against those who do evil.'''"
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|And who [is] he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?
|And who [is] he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?
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|And what kind of person can truly hurt you, if you are followers of the good?
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|But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy [are ye]: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
|But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy [are ye]: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
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|On the other hand, if you suffer for the cause of justice, be happy, and don't be afraid of their fearsome aspect, or be troubled.
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|But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and [be] ready always to [give] an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
|But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and [be] ready always to [give] an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
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|Sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and be always ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a question about the hope that you have in you with meekness and fear.
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|Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.
|Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.
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|Have a good conscience, so that, whereas they speak ill of you, as they would of evildoers, they who falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ will be ashamed of themselves.
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|For [it is] better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.
|For [it is] better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.
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|If it's God's will that you suffer, better to suffer for doing well than for doing ill.
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|For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:
|For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:
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|For Christ has also suffered--once--for sins, the Just for the unjust, so that He might bring us to God. He was put to death in the flesh, but revived in the Spirit.
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|By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison;
|By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison;
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|By that Spirit he also went and preached to other imprisoned spirits.
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|Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.
|Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.
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|These spirits were disobedient, while God was patiently waiting in the days of [[Noah]], while he was building his [[Noah's Ark|Ark]], in which a few souls--eight, to be exact--were saved by water.
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|The like figure whereunto [even] baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:
|The like figure whereunto [even] baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:
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|Today, baptism also saves us, the antitype of Noah and his family (not putting away the filth of the flesh, but having an answer of a good conscience toward God) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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|Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.
|Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.
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|He has gone into heaven, and sits on the right hand of God. [[Angel|Messengers]] and authorities and powers are made subject to him.
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==Chapter 4==
==Chapter 4==