What is the meaning of 1 Peter 3:6? just as Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him lord “Just as Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him lord.” • Peter reaches back to Genesis 18:12, where Sarah refers to Abraham as “my lord,” showing respectful recognition of her husband’s God-given role. • Obedience here is relational, not servile: Sarah followed Abraham because she trusted the God who was guiding him (Hebrews 11:11). • This sets a pattern echoed in Ephesians 5:22-24 and Colossians 3:18—honor within marriage reflects Christ’s order for the home. • The word “lord” in the ancient setting spoke of esteem and deference, much like saying “sir” today; it signals honor, not inequality (1 Peter 3:1-2). • By spotlighting Sarah, Peter reminds believing wives that respectful conduct can be a powerful witness, even when their husbands are imperfect. and you are her children if you do what is right and refuse to give way to fear “And you are her children if you do what is right and refuse to give way to fear.” • “Her children” points to spiritual lineage (Galatians 3:7); women who emulate Sarah’s faith become heirs of the same promises. • “Do what is right” calls for active righteousness—living out godly character (James 2:21-22). Integrity proves genuine faith more than words. • “Refuse to give way to fear” reassures believers facing hostile cultures or difficult marriages. God supplies courage (2 Timothy 1:7; Proverbs 31:25). • Trust in the Lord removes dread of human opinion or suffering (Proverbs 3:25-26; Psalm 112:7). Confidence in God steadies the heart so obedience is free, not forced. • Together, right action and fearless trust mark the true daughters of Sarah—women (and by application all believers) who mirror her steadfast faith. summary Peter uses Sarah’s story to illustrate respectful submission rooted in faith, not inferiority. Those who, like her, live rightly and stand fearless inherit her legacy of blessing. |
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