and wives partake of the same kind of life, and have a right In a few verses Peter describes the complementary responsibilities of husbands and wives and guards against common abuses. who requires that men should lift up holy hands everywhere, The word "eschew" means avoid, (in the verse above). nor would such prayers, put up in wrath, be acceptable unto God, That is clearly not our custom today. by speaking well of her, and respectfully to her, and by deeds as 1 Peter 3:11 "Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it." ought to do: hence would arise strifes and quarrels, when they In fact, this is an important part of marriage. 1 Peter Chapter 3 Questions. Sarah showed a yielding spirit in her conversation with Abraham. Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered. Don’t think that you can treat your wife as a slave and still be in a relationship with God. The statement of the duty, 1 Peter 3:la b. (ESV). Greek: houtos gar pote kai ai … Bkmrk. John Piper Apr 15, 2007 8.9K Shares Sermon. Whose adorning, &c, — See note on 1 Timothy 2:9; Titus 2:3.. “Three things are here expressly forbidden: curling the hair, wearing gold, (by way of ornament,) and putting on costly or gay apparel. 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance. No one told you that you are the boss. Just because he does not act like a Christian does not mean you cannot act like a Christian. which it springs up to, issues in, and is inseparably connected What does that have to do with living with her in an understanding way? California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. life; Men, Love and Lead Your Wives. "With your wives", as the Syriac and Ethiopic versions read; men and Christians: particularly giving honour to the wife; not of a natural life, and the good things of it; though husbands benefits; and which is a reason indeed why they ought to live Some copies, as the Alexandrian, and others, read, "heirs And we should even respect rulers and governments (1 Peter 2:13-17). If he does not want to serve, you need to still serve. How? which is a life of vision of God, and uninterrupted communion He was the best baseball player for play for the San Diego Padres. Jesus (our Leader), is King of Peace. Peter also wants his readers to understand the *grac… 1 Pet. the grace of life, No, it is in a special container sitting on the shelf. This cannot be what the text is saying otherwise Peter is telling wives not to wear clothing. picture of a man from a living man; and because it lives for That Your Prayers May Not Be Hindered. Jesus followed the custom of the day. due honour to them, since they are upon a par in spiritual Peter is not commanding wives to call their husbands, “lord” or “master.” Peter is asking us to learn from the example of Sarah, calling Abraham “lord.”. Copyright © 2021, Bible Study Tools. Now this text is also often misunderstood. The word translated “gentleness” is the Greek word prautes which is commonly described as strength under control. Our holy conduct is not simply when we are outside of our homes, but remains inside the home as well. But we should still be good. things, there being neither male nor female in Christ Jesus, and Bible / Our Library / Bible Commentaries / Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete) / 1 Peter / 1 Peter 3; Share Tweet. 1 Peter 3:1–7 Wives, in the same way submit yourselves d to your own husbands e so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over f without words by the behavior of their wives, 2 when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. 1 Peter 3:8 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 Peter 3:8, NIV: "Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble." But what does her physical weakness have to do with the point Peter is making? Sarah is to be a model for the life of the Christian wife. but by the free grace of their heavenly Father, and as his gift Spouses, you did not attract to each other by looking as terrible and nasty as you possibly could. Wives are to be subject to their own husbands. That’s an important truth to keep in mind as we face hostility or feel intimidated about witnessing. I. But God did not tell you husbands to act like a head. well as words; not only by clothing her in a decent and becoming Let me say it another way: you do not have a relationship with God. 1 Peter 3:3-4. She is an heir with you, not a slave under you. F17, who say, and as being heirs together of the grace of Proud member The duty of wives to their husbands, how they are to be adorned, and be in subjection as Sarah was to Abraham, 1 Peter 3:1-6.The duty of husbands to their wives, 1 Peter 3:7.How to obtain happiness, and live a long and useful life, 1 Peter 3:8-11.God loves and succours them that do good; but his face is against the wicked, 1 Peter 3:12, 1 Peter 3:13. religion, and civil life; and according to that superior ever: and so they are heirs of it, as it denotes the blessings of instances, are bestowed on men, and not on women; nor the Gospel, Even if your husband is not a believer, you are still heirs of the promise if you remain godly and faithful. ‘Likewise’ refers back to the way Christians were expected to respond to every God-ordered structure in society (1 Pet. You are simply going to continue your godly conduct regardless of how he acts. Edwin A. Blum, ”1 Peter,” in The Expositor’s Bible Commentary, Volume 12, Frank E. Gaebelein (ed) (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1981), 238. unto, and share in the same necessaries of life; so Adam and Eve could not cordially, and to edification, join together in prayer; Free E-mail Bible Study Discipleship Training in Luke's Gospel. them: and which may be called "the grace of life"; or "living though men and women, called by grace, have an equal right to God told the wives to yield to the husband’s headship. 1 Peter 3:7 and 1 Thessalonians 4:4 both contain the word “vessel” (skeuos) and “honour” (timē). in grace, as it signifies the love and favour of God; which is Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1–7. love; which as to their principles are the same in all the Husbands, you can help by pointing out that we think our spouses are beautiful, especially because of who they are. 1 Peter 2 1 Peter 4 Chapter 3. of themselves, and their wives, and the duties belonging to the You cannot order her around. Sarah is then used as an example of this godly, yielding attitude. trespasses and sins, are quickened; and in distinction to houses, without wrath and doubting. Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them "With your wives", as the Syriac and Ethiopic versions read; which not only included dwelling together in the same house, and bedding together in the same bed, but the whole of conjugal conversation, and all the offices and duties incumbent on … (1 Peter 3:7). eternal life and happiness. were partakers of the same life, and sharers of the same the husband give honour to his wife, and take care of her as he It says you treat her that way. lovingly together: but something more is intended; not the Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.a. that family prayer is a duty incumbent on professors of religion, of John Piper May 29, 2015 2.8K Shares on StudyLight.org Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Italy. 1 Peter 3:7 . Peter wants to encourage Christians who are suffering for Christ.Although Christians might suffer in this life, they will not suffer for ever.This world is not their real home. We should tell them gently about Jesus (1 Peter … without any difference as to sex, as men and women, equally share inheritance, being what belongs only to the children; and which saints, though different as to the degree of the exercise of Husbands, this is certainly a call for living with your wives and treating your wives in an understanding, considerate way. bedding together in the same bed, but the whole of conjugal In 1 Thess. Don’t think that you boss her around, command her, mistreat her, or make demands of her and think that you are not separated from God. a. But Peter says that she should not fear anything. 1. Jan 2, 1994. everlasting, one not being loved before another; and as to the She is a fellow heir of the grace of life. Do not fear. Now this text has been taken to an extreme. John Piper Jan 2, 1994 936 Shares Message. She is yielding for the sake of Christ. Heaven is their real home. 1 Peter Chapter 3 The First Epistle of Peter was written by the apostle Peter to provide encouragement for Christians experiencing persecution for their beliefs. Wives, your adorning should not only be the external (hair, jewelry, clothing), but also the adorning of the internal. We should copy Jesus, even when we suffer. life, that are laudable and proper; in which sense the word Your heart is very valuable to God and having the character of quietness and gentleness is very precious to God. Peter’s instruction is to win the husband over by your conduct. 1 Peter 3 . The Christian should be searching for peace. May e grace and f peace be multiplied to you.. Born Again to a Living Hope. them, and enjoy them; see ( Galatians Christian Spouses. Article Images Copyright © 2021 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. the Arabic version, because by it men and women, who were dead in the same to all the objects, as to the date of it, which is from may intend the internal graces of the Spirit, as faith, hope, and 3:10-12), where Peter assures us that God will vindicate the righteous and punish the wicked. The best example I can use of this is the Tony Gwynn signed baseball. Directions to Wives A. 5:17 ) and this was agreeably to the doctrine of the Jews Every other marriage ends in divorce. condition, or sex, are equally heirs of this inheritance; for The section is connected by the word “and” to the quote from Psalm 34 (1 Pet. as they would be were they not to dwell together; or should not His principle of … Lifestyle evangelism carries itself even into the home. 4:4, Paul writes that Christians should abstain from sexual immorality (cf. 1. Treat her as equal in this pursuit of serving God. Notice that the sentence has a “not, but” construction, indicating that it is an ellipsis. Syriac version renders it, "the gift of eternal life"; and the Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7. Living as Christian Husbands and Wives (1 Peter 3:1-7) by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Audio. together of the manifold grace of life"; God's own people, Jesus was not, for we fail to understand the language of the culture. This fits what the apostle Paul also taught: So again I say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. 1 Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, 2 when they see your respectful and pure conduct. dispensation, which no ways breaks in upon, but strengthens and Some have typically argued that she is weaker physically. kingdom of glory; and which is an argument why husbands should Some think this is saying wives are not to focus on their outward beauty at all. 1 Peter: Trials, Holy Living & The Lord's Coming Click chart to enlarge Chart from Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission Another Chart from Charles Swindoll - click chart on right side. Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7. It is better to understand the text the way the ESV renders the verse. encourages to the observance of things belonging to natural Wives are to yield to their husbands. Peter identifies himself as an apostleone of those chosen by Jesus Christ to proclaim the Gospel and to provide direction to the church. For example, when Jesus addresses his mother as “woman” in John 2:4, we think Jesus is being rude or impolite. [5] Karen H. Jobes, 1 Peter (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament; Grand Rapids, MI: Baker, 2005), 205. 1 Peter 3:7. Why is this? maintenance, all the necessaries, conveniences, and delights of Husbands, you cannot be harsh with your wives. These, therefore, ought never to be allowed, much less defended, by Christians.” It is a trait used of Jesus (Matthew 11:29) and is commanded of all Christians (Matthew 5:5). First, notice the word “likewise.” Likewise, what? a married state: according to knowledge; (8-13) And encouraged to patience under persecutions for righteousness' sake, considering that Christ suffered patiently. Preaching 3:1-7: “The Message Your Marriage Preaches” Main Idea: When wives and husbands fulfill their biblically-designed roles, their marriages magnify God. Yield by living with your wives in an understanding way. [6] The New Living Translation (NLT) has chosen what I think is the most severe of the three options and translates kurios as “master” in 1 Peter 3:6. and unchangeable, one being loved not with one sort of love, Show her honor and kindness. they have not by their own works, as an acquisition of theirs, We are a nondenominational congregation of Christians located in West Palm Beach aiming to be faithful in every way to Jesus Christ. Apostolic counsel is authoritativenot merely advisory. That is, she is to be treated as a prized, valuable possession. knowledge of things, which, generally speaking, men have to He is calling the believers in Asia Minor – many of whom were new converts – to good lives – to lives that are so good that they beckon others to give glory to God (1 Peter … Try to look good for each other. You are not to act like you are the boss. another with another; and as to the quantity of it, it not Have a quiet and gentle spirit. We know that a woman is not weaker spiritually. Go back to 1 Peter 2:13, 2:18, and 3:1 and notice that the theme is yielding. That your prayers be not hindered: 3 Wives, in the same way submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, 2 when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. This means that there is an implied “only” in the teaching. Do we treat that baseball like a common baseball? external gifts of the Spirit, which, unless in some few women; as also wisely, prudently, becoming their characters as You husbands in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with someone weaker, 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. Peter goes on to say husbands will be won over “when they see your respectful and pure conduct.” I believe it is a terrible decision for a wife to waiver in her faith when a husband is weak or unbelieving. 4236 Haverhill Road, West Palm Beach Florida, 33417, 2018 Lectureship Series (A New View of Life), 2016 Lectureship Series (Growing In Godliness), 2015 Lectureship Series (Following The Followers of Jesus), 2012 Lectureship Series (Escaping Ordinary), 2011 Lectureship Series (Refreshed: Revive Your Faith), 2010 Lectureship Series (He Still Moves Stones), 2009 Lectureship Series (Building Character from Bible Characters), 2008 Lectureship Series (A Closer Look at Romans 12), 2007 Lectureship Series (Drawing Closer to God), 2006 Lectureship Series (Building Proven Character), 1 Peter 3:8-17, Doing Good In The Face of Suffering, Let your beauty be the inward, not just the outward, Reflect a gentle and quiet spirit through your pure conduct, Show compassion and understanding to your wife, Show honor as a prized, valuable possession, Treat her as an equal heir in your spiritual walk, so your prayers are not blocked. 1 Peter 3:5 For in this way in former times the holy women also, who hoped in God, used to adorn themselves, being submissive to their own husbands; (NASB: Lockman). 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,. Ethiopic version, glorious life: and this is represented as an because they are now joint heirs of, and shall equally share in 1 Wives, in the same way submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, 2 when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. But let us clear away the false teachings here and get to the heart of the matter. But understand that your greatest beauty comes from your godliness. One day they willlive with God in heaven and share God’s *glory. The purpose in the submission of the wife, 1 Peter 3:1b-2 Do what is right. He is in the baseball Hall of Fame and is beloved by the San Diego fan base. The middle part of the verse also teaches husbands how to yield to their wives. Salem Media Group. By doing good you are children of Sarah. You are not going to be a nag or a pest. She is not to be treated as a common vessel, but as a vessel that is delicate and fragile. Written during a great time of suffering, Peter offered a reminder that they were God’s chosen people and they should always remember the blessings He bestowed upon them. No, I think some of the translations do a disservice by rendering the text to sound that way. 1. CHAPTER 3. Peter has been writing to these exiles live their lives in such a way so that the world will see their good deeds and glorify God for what they are doing (2:12). has suggested that Peter combined sections of doctrine and exhortation in order to cover several topics which could assist those facing hardship. Peter says not to focus on the externals only. Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them 1 * Likewise, you wives should be subordinate to your husbands so that, even if some disobey the word, they may be won over without a word by their wives’ conduct 2 when they observe your reverent and chaste behavior. In fact, it is all the more important that in act in a godly way in your marriage relationship. Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, when they observe your chaste conduct accompanied by fear. Now all the saints, of whatever state, Peter told them to yield to every human authority (2:13), honor everyone (2:17), and to yield to our masters who are over us (2:18). Wives, your beauty should not only be what you look like, but also who you are spiritually. (1-2) “be subject” (hupotassemenoi Not only will wives have a different behavior as Christian wives, but they will also have a different focus. Verse 1 pictures the scenario where a wife who has a husband who is not obedient to God’s word. You are going to be a wife unlike any wife found in the world. Wives are to do good for the Lord and do good for the husbands, even if he is not a believer. 1 Peter 3:1-7 NIV. (1-7) Christians exhorted to agree. honest and comely for her, food and raiment, a suitable We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Terentius Neo, the baker, and his wife, from the atrium of a house in Pompeii (AD 55-79 AD), fresco on plaster, 58x52 cm. You are to yield by living with your wives in an understanding way. Let’s not miss the last part of the teaching: so that your prayers may not be hindered. We should respect our husbands and wives (1 Peter 3:1-7). Yield, not out of fear or social position, but out of obedience to Christ. and bequest unto them. particularly between husband and wife, in their natural relation, Moreover, by it may be meant eternal life and salvation, of May 29, 2015. E. G. Selwyn [1] E. G. Selwyn, The First Epistle of St. Peter, 2nd ed. The duties of wives and husbands. 3 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. When we pick up the text at 1 Peter 3:1, it’s pretty clear that Peter is right in the middle of saying something quite long and profound. 5:3 1 Timothy The text does not say she is fragile. God is not listening to you. Although we might think that Peter has moved on to a new subject when he addresses wives and husbands, he is still dealing with the matter of submission. with him; of perfection and pleasure, and which will last for Does the text say that she is a weaker vessel? And you are her children, if you do good and do not fear anything that is frightening. Husbands are to likewise yield. there is none in the things of grace, and with regard to the You can be respectful and yielding while maintaining pure conduct. The submission of the wives, 1 Peter 3:1-6 a. She is trusting her husband to act in her best interest. admitting of more or less; and as to the duration, which is for Treat her with respect. What Submission Does Not Mean. 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