1 Peter 3:5

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

For in this way, in the past, the holy women who hoped in God also adorned themselves, submitting to their own husbands.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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:

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    For in this manner, in former times, the holy women who trusted in God also adorned themselves, being submissive to their own husbands:

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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:

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    For{G1063} after this manner{G3779} aforetime{G4218} the holy{G40} women{G1135} also,{G2532} who hoped{G1679} in{G1909} God,{G2316} adorned{G2885} themselves,{G1438} being in subjection{G5293} to their own{G2398} husbands:{G435}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    For{G1063} after this manner{G3779} in the old time{G4218} the holy{G40} women{G1135} also{G2532}, who{G3588} trusted{G1679}{(G5723)} in{G1909} God{G2316}, adorned{G2885}{(G5707)} themselves{G1438}, being in subjection{G5293}{(G5746)} unto their own{G2398} husbands{G435}:

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    For after this maner in the olde tyme dyd the holy wemen which trusted in God tyer the selves and were obediet to their husbades

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    For after this maner in the olde tyme, dyd ye holy weme which trusted in God, tyer the selues, & were obedient vnto their hussbades:

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    For euen after this maner in time past did the holy women, which trusted in God, tire them selues, and were subiect to their husbands.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    For after this maner in the olde tyme dyd the holy women, whiche trusted in God, tyre them selues, and were obedient vnto theyr husbandes.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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:

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    For this is how the holy women before, who hoped in God, also adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands:

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    for thus once also the holy women who did hope on God, were adorning themselves, being subject to their own husbands,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    For after this manner aforetime the holy women also, who hoped in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands:

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    For after this manner aforetime the holy women also, who hoped in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands:

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And these were the ornaments of the holy women of the past, whose hope was in God, being ruled by their husbands:

  • World English Bible (2000)

    For this is how the holy women before, who hoped in God also adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands:

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    For in the same way the holy women who hoped in God long ago adorned themselves by being subject to their husbands,

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Tim 5:5 : 5 The widow who is truly alone and desolate has placed her hope in God and continues in prayers and petitions night and day.
  • Titus 2:3-4 : 3 Likewise, older women are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not enslaved to much wine, teachers of good things. 4 They are to encourage the young women to love their husbands and children,
  • Heb 11:11 : 11 By faith Sarah herself received power to conceive, even when she was past the age, since she considered Him faithful who had promised.
  • 1 Pet 3:2-4 : 2 When they observe your pure and reverent behavior. 3 Let your beauty not be external—such as elaborate hairstyles, the wearing of gold jewelry, or fine clothes. 4 Instead, it should be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.
  • 1 Tim 5:10 : 10 and is well known for her good works: if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in affliction, and devoted herself to every good work.
  • 1 Sam 2:1 : 1 Hannah prayed and said: 'My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is lifted high in the LORD. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in Your deliverance.'
  • Prov 31:10 : 10 A wife of noble character, who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.
  • Prov 31:30 : 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
  • Jer 49:11 : 11 Leave your orphans; I will preserve their lives. Let your widows trust in me.
  • Luke 2:37 : 37 and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped night and day with fasting and prayer.
  • Luke 8:2-3 : 2 Also with Him were some women who had been healed of evil spirits and illnesses: Mary called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out. 3 And Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, and Susanna, along with many others who were supporting Him out of their own possessions.
  • Acts 1:14 : 14 They all continued steadfastly in prayer and supplication, along with the women, Mary the mother of Jesus, and His brothers.
  • Acts 9:36 : 36 In Joppa, there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated Dorcas). She was always doing good works and acts of charity.
  • 1 Tim 2:10 : 10 but with good works, which are appropriate for women who profess to worship God.
  • 1 Tim 2:15 : 15 But she will be saved through childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness with self-control.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • 1 Pet 3:1-4
    4 verses
    85%

    1 In the same way, wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands, so that even if some disobey the word, they may be won over without a word by the conduct of their wives.

    2 When they observe your pure and reverent behavior.

    3 Let your beauty not be external—such as elaborate hairstyles, the wearing of gold jewelry, or fine clothes.

    4 Instead, it should be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.

  • Col 3:18-19
    2 verses
    83%

    18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

    19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.

  • 1 Pet 3:6-8
    3 verses
    83%

    6 Just as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. You are her children if you do what is good and do not fear anything that frightens you.

    7 Husbands, in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with a weaker vessel, showing them honor as co-heirs of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.

    8 Finally, all of you be like-minded and sympathetic, love one another as brothers and sisters, be tenderhearted and humble.

  • Eph 5:21-25
    5 verses
    82%

    21 submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.

    22 Wives, submit to your own husbands as to the Lord.

    23 For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, His body, of which He is the Savior.

    24 As the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.

    25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her,

  • Titus 2:3-5
    3 verses
    82%

    3 Likewise, older women are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not enslaved to much wine, teachers of good things.

    4 They are to encourage the young women to love their husbands and children,

    5 to be self-controlled, pure, committed to their homes, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God may not be slandered.

  • 1 Tim 2:9-12
    4 verses
    80%

    9 Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing,

    10 but with good works, which are appropriate for women who profess to worship God.

    11 A woman should learn in quietness and full submission.

    12 I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she must be quiet.

  • 1 Tim 3:11
    77%

    11 Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded and faithful in all things.

  • Eph 5:33
    73%

    33 However, each one of you must also love his own wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.

  • 1 Cor 11:3
    73%

    3 But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, the head of a woman is her husband, and the head of Christ is God.

  • 1 Cor 14:34-35
    2 verses
    73%

    34 Women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak but must be in submission, as the law says.

    35 If they want to inquire about something, they should ask their own husbands at home, for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church.

  • 1 Tim 5:2-3
    2 verses
    72%

    2 older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters—with absolute purity.

    3 Honor widows who are truly widows.

  • 1 Tim 5:14
    72%

    14 Therefore, I desire that younger widows marry, bear children, manage their households, and give the adversary no occasion for slander.

  • 1 Cor 7:3
    72%

    3 The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband.

  • Eph 5:27-28
    2 verses
    71%

    27 and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless.

    28 In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.

  • 1 Tim 2:15
    71%

    15 But she will be saved through childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness with self-control.

  • 1 Cor 11:10-11
    2 verses
    70%

    10 For this reason, a woman ought to have a symbol of authority on her head because of the angels.

    11 Nevertheless, in the Lord, woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman.

  • 1 Tim 3:4
    70%

    4 He must manage his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity.

  • 1 Pet 5:5
    70%

    5 In the same way, you younger ones, submit yourselves to the elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.

  • 1 Cor 11:13
    70%

    13 Judge for yourselves: Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered?

  • Prov 31:30
    70%

    30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

  • 1 Cor 11:5-7
    3 verses
    69%

    5 But every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head; it is the same as if her head were shaved.

    6 For if a woman does not cover her head, she should cut her hair short; but if it is a disgrace for a woman to cut her hair or shave her head, then she should cover her head.

    7 A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man.

  • Prov 4:9
    69%

    9 She will place a garland of grace on your head; she will present you with a crown of splendor.

  • 1 Tim 5:10
    69%

    10 and is well known for her good works: if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in affliction, and devoted herself to every good work.

  • 1 Pet 3:15
    69%

    15 But honor the Lord as holy in your hearts. Always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.

  • 1 Pet 1:14
    69%

    14 As obedient children, do not conform to the desires you had when you lived in ignorance.

  • Num 30:3
    69%

    3 If a man makes a vow to the LORD or swears an oath to bind himself by a promise, he must not break his word; he must do everything he said.

  • Col 3:22
    69%

    22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only while being watched, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord.

  • 2 Tim 3:6
    68%

    6 They are the kind who creep into homes and capture weak-willed women who are burdened with sins and led astray by various desires.

  • Prov 31:11
    68%

    11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.