1 Peter 3:1-7

Wives and Husbands

^aIn the same way, you wives, ^bbe subject to your own husbands so that even if any of them are disobedient to the word, they may be ^cwon without a word by the conduct of their wives, 2 as they observe your pure conduct with fear. 3 ^aYour adornment must not be merely external—braiding the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or putting on garments; 4 but let it be ^athe hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible quality of a lowly and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God. 5 For in this way in former times the holy women also, ^awho hoped in God, used to adorn themselves, being subject to their own husbands, 6 just as Sarah obeyed Abraham, ^acalling him lord. You have become her children if you do good, ¹^bnot fearing any intimidation.
7 ^aYou husbands in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with a weaker ^bvessel, since she is a woman; and show her honor as a fellow heir of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.