Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version like Sarah, who obeyed Abraham and called him her lord. You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not give way to fear. New Living Translation For instance, Sarah obeyed her husband, Abraham, and called him her master. You are her daughters when you do what is right without fear of what your husbands might do. English Standard Version as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. And you are her children, if you do good and do not fear anything that is frightening. Berean Standard Bible just as Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him lord. And you are her children if you do what is right and refuse to give way to fear. Berean Literal Bible as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, of whom you have become children, doing good and not fearing any consternation. King James Bible 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. New King James Version as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, whose daughters you are if you do good and are not afraid with any terror. New American Standard Bible just as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord; and you have proved to be her children if you do what is right without being frightened by any fear. NASB 1995 just as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, and you have become her children if you do what is right without being frightened by any fear. NASB 1977 Thus Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, and you have become her children if you do what is right without being frightened by any fear. Legacy Standard Bible just as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. You have become her children if you do good, NOT FEARING ANY INTIMIDATION. Amplified Bible just as Sarah obeyed Abraham [following him and having regard for him as head of their house], calling him lord. And you have become her daughters if you do what is right without being frightened by any fear [that is, being respectful toward your husband but not giving in to intimidation, nor allowing yourself to be led into sin, nor to be harmed]. Christian Standard Bible just as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. You have become her children when you do what is good and do not fear any intimidation. Holman Christian Standard Bible just as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. You have become her children when you do what is good and are not frightened by anything alarming. American Standard Version as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose children ye now are, if ye do well, and are not put in fear by any terror. Contemporary English Version For example, Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him her master. You are her true children, if you do right and don't let anything frighten you. English Revised Version as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose children ye now are, if ye do well, and are not put in fear by any terror. GOD'S WORD® Translation as Sarah did. Sarah obeyed Abraham and spoke to him respectfully. You became Sarah's daughters by not letting anything make you afraid to do good. Good News Translation Sarah was like that; she obeyed Abraham and called him her master. You are now her daughters if you do good and are not afraid of anything. International Standard Version just as Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him lord. You have become her daughters by doing good and by not letting anything terrify you. Majority Standard Bible just as Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him lord. And you are her children if you do what is right and refuse to give way to fear. NET Bible like Sarah who obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. You become her children when you do what is good and have no fear in doing so. New Heart English Bible as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, whose children you now are, if you do well, and are not put in fear by any terror. Webster's Bible Translation Even as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement. Weymouth New Testament Thus, for instance, Sarah obeyed Abraham, acknowledging his authority over her. And you have become Sarah's children if you do what is right and permit nothing whatever to terrify you. World English Bible So Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, whose children you now are if you do well and are not put in fear by any terror. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionas Sarah was obedient to Abraham, calling him “lord,” of whom you became daughters, doing good, and not fearing any terror. Berean Literal Bible as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, of whom you have become children, doing good and not fearing any consternation. Young's Literal Translation as Sarah was obedient to Abraham, calling him 'sir,' of whom ye did become daughters, doing good, and not fearing any terror. Smith's Literal Translation (As Sara listened to Abraham, calling him lord: whose children ye are,) doing good, and not fearing any terror. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAs Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters you are, doing well, and not fearing any disturbance. Catholic Public Domain Version For so Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. You are her daughters, well-behaved and unafraid of any disturbance. New American Bible thus Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him “lord.” You are her children when you do what is good and fear no intimidation. New Revised Standard Version Thus Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him lord. You have become her daughters as long as you do what is good and never let fears alarm you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleEven as Sara was submissive to Abraham and called him my LORD: whose daughters you are by reason of good works, and so long as you are not confused by any kind of false value. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Just as Sarah was subject to Abraham and was calling him, “My lord”, whose daughters you are by good works, when you are not shaken with any fear. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentas Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: and you are her children, if you do good, and fear no dismay. Godbey New Testament as Sarah submitted to Abraham, calling him Lord: whose children you have become, doing good, and not fearing any calamity. Haweis New Testament as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose children ye are, if ye do well, and are not affrighted with any terror. Mace New Testament such was Sarah, who show'd her obeysance to Abraham, by stiling him her Lord: and you will be stiled her children, if you imitate her conduct, and are not to be terrified out of your virtue. Weymouth New Testament Thus, for instance, Sarah obeyed Abraham, acknowledging his authority over her. And you have become Sarah's children if you do what is right and permit nothing whatever to terrify you. Worrell New Testament as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, of whom ye became children; if ye do good, and fear no alarm. Worsley New Testament whose daughters ye are, if ye do well, and are not terrified with any sinful fear. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Wives and Husbands…5For this is how the holy women of the past adorned themselves. They put their hope in God and were submissive to their husbands, 6just as Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him lord. And you are her children if you do what is right and refuse to give way to fear. 7Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.… Cross References Genesis 18:12 So she laughed to herself, saying, “After I am worn out and my master is old, will I now have this pleasure?” Genesis 12:11-13 As he was about to enter Egypt, he said to his wife Sarai, “Look, I know that you are a beautiful woman, / and when the Egyptians see you, they will say, ‘This is his wife.’ Then they will kill me but will let you live. / Please say you are my sister, so that I will be treated well for your sake, and on account of you my life will be spared.” Genesis 20:5-6 Didn’t Abraham tell me, ‘She is my sister’? And she herself said, ‘He is my brother.’ I have done this in the integrity of my heart and the innocence of my hands.” / Then God said to Abimelech in the dream, “Yes, I know that you did this with a clear conscience, and so I have kept you from sinning against Me. That is why I did not let you touch her. Genesis 17:15-16 Then God said to Abraham, “As for Sarai your wife, do not call her Sarai, for her name is to be Sarah. / And I will bless her and will surely give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she will be the mother of nations; kings of peoples will descend from her.” Genesis 21:1-7 Now the LORD attended to Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what He had promised. / So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised. / And Abraham gave the name Isaac to the son Sarah bore to him. ... Hebrews 11:11 By faith Sarah, even though she was barren and beyond the proper age, was enabled to conceive a child, because she considered Him faithful who had promised. Ephesians 5:22-24 Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. / 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. / Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything. Colossians 3:18 Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 1 Timothy 2:11-14 A woman must learn in quietness and full submissiveness. / I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; she is to remain quiet. / For Adam was formed first, and then Eve. ... Proverbs 31:10-12 A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. / The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value. / She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life. Genesis 16:1-6 Now Abram’s wife Sarai had borne him no children, but she had an Egyptian maidservant named Hagar. / So Sarai said to Abram, “Look now, the LORD has prevented me from bearing children. Please go to my maidservant; perhaps I can build a family by her.” And Abram listened to the voice of Sarai. / So after he had lived in Canaan for ten years, his wife Sarai took her Egyptian maidservant Hagar and gave her to Abram to be his wife. ... Genesis 21:9-12 But Sarah saw that the son whom Hagar the Egyptian had borne to Abraham was mocking her son, / and she said to Abraham, “Expel the slave woman and her son, for the slave woman’s son will never share in the inheritance with my son Isaac!” / Now this matter distressed Abraham greatly because it concerned his son Ishmael. ... Genesis 24:36 My master’s wife Sarah has borne him a son in her old age, and my master has given him everything he owns. Genesis 25:21 Later, Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. And the LORD heard his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived. Genesis 30:1-2 When Rachel saw that she was not bearing any children for Jacob, she envied her sister. “Give me children, or I will die!” she said to Jacob. / Jacob became angry with Rachel and said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld children from you?” Treasury of Scripture Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters you are, as long as you do well, and are not afraid with any amazement. as Sara. Genesis 18:12 Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also? daughters. Romans 9:7-9 Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called… Galatians 4:22-26 For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman… and. 1 Peter 3:14,15 But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; … Genesis 18:15 Then Sarah denied, saying, I laughed not; for she was afraid. And he said, Nay; but thou didst laugh. Isaiah 57:11 And of whom hast thou been afraid or feared, that thou hast lied, and hast not remembered me, nor laid it to thy heart? have not I held my peace even of old, and thou fearest me not? Jump to Previous Abraham Acknowledging Afraid Amazement Authority Children Danger Daughters Fear Instance Master Naming Obeyed Permit Right Ruled Sara Sarah Sarah's Terrify Terror Way WhateverJump to Next Abraham Acknowledging Afraid Amazement Authority Children Danger Daughters Fear Instance Master Naming Obeyed Permit Right Ruled Sara Sarah Sarah's Terrify Terror Way Whatever1 Peter 3 1. He teaches the duty of wives and husbands to each other;8. exhorting all men to unity and love; 14. and to suffer persecution. 19. He declares also the benefits of Christ toward the old world. just as Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him lord This phrase references Genesis 18:12, where Sarah refers to Abraham as "lord" in a moment of private reflection. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, the term "lord" was a common expression of respect and acknowledgment of authority within the household. Sarah's obedience to Abraham is highlighted as an example of a godly relationship, where mutual respect and submission are practiced. This relationship is not about subjugation but about honoring God's design for marriage. Sarah's faith and trust in God's promises, despite her initial doubts, are seen as exemplary. Her obedience is also a type of the church's submission to Christ, as seen in Ephesians 5:22-24. And you are her children if you do what is right and refuse to give way to fear Persons / Places / Events 1. SarahThe wife of Abraham, known for her faith and obedience. She is a matriarch in the lineage of Israel and is referenced here as an example of submission and respect within marriage. 2. Abraham The patriarch of the Israelites, known for his faith and obedience to God. His relationship with Sarah is highlighted as a model for Christian marriages. 3. Peter The apostle who authored this epistle, addressing early Christians and providing guidance on living a godly life amidst persecution. 4. Early Christian Communities The recipients of Peter's letter, who were facing trials and needed encouragement to live out their faith in challenging circumstances. 5. Fear A significant theme in this passage, representing the challenges and anxieties that can hinder faithful living. Teaching Points The Example of SarahSarah's obedience to Abraham is highlighted as a model for Christian wives. Her respect and submission are seen as virtues that align with God's design for marriage. Spiritual Heritage Believers are considered children of Sarah when they emulate her faith and righteousness. This spiritual lineage is marked by doing what is right and living without fear. Overcoming Fear The call to refuse to give way to fear is crucial. Fear can be a barrier to living out one's faith, and believers are encouraged to trust in God's sovereignty and provision. Respect in Marriage The relationship between Sarah and Abraham serves as a template for mutual respect and honor in marriage, reflecting the broader relationship between Christ and the Church. Faith and Obedience Just as Sarah's faith was demonstrated through her actions, believers are called to live out their faith through obedience to God's commands.(6) Even as Sara.--A definite example of the general fact just alleged. St. Peter seems rather to have argued from what every one would feel must have been the case than from explicit records. Sara's usual subjection is clearly seen in the one instance to which St. Peter refers (Genesis 18:12), where Sara, though not addressing Abraham, but speaking to herself, calls him "my lord." People show their usual habits of mind more freely in speaking to themselves. Whose daughters ye are.--A very misleading version, following the Vulgate. What St. Peter says is, whose children ye became, or were made. There was a definite period in their past lives at which they came to be--what they were not before--children of Sara. Have we not here, therefore, a distinct proof that these readers of the Epistle were Gentiles and not Jewesses? Not so. The phrase, "which hoped in God," pointing as it does to the coming of the Messiah, prepares us to understand how these Hebrew women became Sara's children. It was only by entering into her hope and attaching themselves to Jesus Christ, for whose coming she had looked. St. Peter has already been insisting on the nothingness of the fleshly descent, the "corruptible seed." As has been pointed out on 1Peter 1:24, this doctrine was not first taught by St. Paul, for St. Peter had heard it from the Baptist (Matthew 3:9) and from our Lord Himself (John 8:39). Whether persons were naturally Jews or Gentiles, they could not be children of Abraham without voluntarily becoming so by embracing his principles--i.e., by becoming Christians. The participial clauses which follow will need no change of translation, for they express not the act or process by which these ladies became children of Sara, but the condition on which they would remain her children. A very similar passage occurs in Hebrews 3:14 : "We have become partakers of the Christ, if (for the future) we hold," &c. (Comp. also 1Thessalonians 3:8; Hebrews 3:6.) . . . Verse 6. - Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. St. Peter singles out Sarah, as the mother of the chosen people. She obeyed her husband habitually (the imperfect ὑπήκουεν is the reading of some of the oldest manuscripts; the aorist, also well supported, would represent her obedience as a whole, the character of her life now past); she called him lord (comp. Genesis 18:12, ὁ δὲ κύριος μου πρεσβύτερος.) Whose daughters ye are; literally, whose children ye became. This is another indication that the Epistle is addressed, not only to Jewish Christians, but also, and that in large measure, to Gentile converts. Gentile women became by faith the daughters of Sarah; just as we read in St. Paul's Epistles that "they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham" (Galatians 3:7); and that Abraham is "the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised" (Romans 4:11); comp. Galatians 4:22-31, where St. Paul tells us that we, like Isaac, are the children of promise; children, "not of the bondwoman, but of the free." As long as ye do well. This clause represents one Greek word ἀγαθοπιοῦσαι ("doing good"). Some commentators regard the words from "even as Sara" to "whose daughters ye are" as a parenthesis, and refer the participle to "the holy women" mentioned in ver. 5. This does not seem natural. It is better to regard the second half of this verse as a continuous sentence, and to understand the participle as meaning "if ye do well." The doing well, etc., is a mark that Christian women have become children of Sarah by faith. And are not afraid with any amazement. The Greek word for "amazement" (πτόησις) does not occur in any other place of the New Testament, though we meet with the corresponding verb in Luke 21:9; Luke 24:87. There seems to be a reference to Proverbs 3:25, "Be not afraid of sudden fear ' (καὶ οὐ φοβηθήσῃ πτόησιν ἐπελθοῦσαν), Πτσήσις is "dismay, scared terrified excitement," very different from the calm thoughtful φόβος, the fear lest they should fail in proper respect for their husbands, and that out of the holy fear of God, which St. Peter inculcates upon wives (ver. 2). The Christian wife might often experience cruel treatment from an unbelieving husband, but she was not to live in a flutter of excited terror; she was to be calm and quiet, trusting in God. As to the construction, the accusative may be cognate, as the Authorized Version takes it; or the accusative of the object, as in Proverbs 3:25. The last view is, perhaps, the -most suitable: "And are not afraid of any sudden terror."Parallel Commentaries ... Greek just asὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. Sarah Σάρρα (Sarra) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 4564: Sarah, wife of Abraham. Of Hebrew origin; Sarra, the wife of Abraham. obeyed ὑπήκουσεν (hypēkousen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5219: From hupo and akouo; to hear under, i.e. To listen attentively; by implication, to heed or conform to a command or authority. Abraham Ἀβραάμ (Abraam) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 11: Abraham, progenitor of the Hebrew race. Of Hebrew origin; Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch. [and] called καλοῦσα (kalousa) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 2564: (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'. him αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. lord. κύριον (kyrion) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. You are ἐγενήθητε (egenēthēte) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. [her] ἧς (hēs) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. children τέκνα (tekna) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 5043: A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child. if you do what is right ἀγαθοποιοῦσαι (agathopoiousai) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Plural Strong's 15: To do that which is good. From agathopoios; to be a well-doer. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. refuse μὴ (mē) Adverb Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. to quiver πτόησιν (ptoēsin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 4423: Terror, consternation, dismay. From ptoeo; alarm. in fear. φοβούμεναι (phoboumenai) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Feminine Plural Strong's 5399: From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere. Links 1 Peter 3:6 NIV1 Peter 3:6 NLT 1 Peter 3:6 ESV 1 Peter 3:6 NASB 1 Peter 3:6 KJV 1 Peter 3:6 BibleApps.com 1 Peter 3:6 Biblia Paralela 1 Peter 3:6 Chinese Bible 1 Peter 3:6 French Bible 1 Peter 3:6 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Peter 3:6 As Sarah obeyed Abraham calling him lord (1 Pet. 1P iP i Pet) |
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