1 Likewise you wives, be submissive to your husbands, so that some, though they do not obey the word, may be won without a word by the behavior of their wives,
2 when they see your reverent and chaste behavior.
3 Let not yours be the outward adorning with braiding of hair, decoration of gold, and wearing of fine clothing,
4 but let it be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable jewel of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious.
5 So once the holy women who hoped in God used to adorn themselves and were submissive to their husbands,
6 as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. And you are now her children if you do right and let nothing terrify you.
7 Likewise you husbands, live considerately with your wives, bestowing honor on the woman as the weaker sex, since you are joint heirs of the grace of life, in order that your prayers may not be hindered.
8 Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love of the brethren, a tender heart and a humble mind.
9 Do not return evil for evil or reviling for reviling; but on the contrary bless, for to this you have been called, that you may obtain a blessing.
10 For "He that would love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking guile;
11 let him turn away from evil and do right; let him seek peace and pursue it.
12 For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those that do evil."
13 Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is right?
14 But even if you do suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled,
15 but in your hearts reverence Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence;
16 and keep your conscience clear, so that, when you are abused, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.
17 For it is better to suffer for doing right, if that should be God's will, than for doing wrong.
18 For Christ also died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit;
19 in which he went and preached to the spirits in prison,
20 who formerly did not obey, when God's patience waited in the days of Noah, during the building of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were saved through water.
21 Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a clear conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
22 who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers subject to him.
Versículos relacionados com 1 Peter, 3:
Chapter 3 of St. Peter's first epistle talks about the conduct that Christians must have in their interpersonal relationships, especially in relation to their spouses and other brothers in faith. The text highlights the importance of humility, love, patience and goodness in building healthy relationships. In addition, the chapter also mentions the example of Christ as a model of behavior to be followed by Christians.
Proverbs 15:1: "The mild answer deflects the furor, but the word lasts raises anger." This verse highlights the importance of being patients and milds in our interpersonal relationships, especially when it comes to tense situations. This attitude can help avoid conflict and promote peace among people.
Ephesians 4:2: "Complete my joy, so that you think the same thing, have the same love, be united in soul, having the same feeling." Here, the apostle Paul urges Christians to be united and to think and act similarly. This is important for building healthy relationships and promoting harmony in the church.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7: "Love is patient, it is benign; love does not burn in jealousy, does not ufan, do not teach itself, do not lead inconveniently, do not seek your interests, not exasperal, not resent of evil; it is not rejoiced with injustice, but rejoices with the truth. " In these verses, Paul presents a description of true love. This kind of love is fundamental for the construction of healthy relationships, not only between spouses, but also among brothers in the faith.
Romans 12:18: "If possible, how much it depends on you, tend peace with all men." The apostle Paul urges Christians to make every possible effort to keep peace with the people around them. This is a fundamental attitude for the promotion of people's harmony and well-being in our society.
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