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1 Peter 3:6-16 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

6. 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.

7. If you are a husband, you should be thoughtful of your wife. Treat her with honour, because she isn't as strong as you are, and she shares with you in the gift of life. Then nothing will stand in the way of your prayers.

8. Finally, all of you should agree and have concern and love for each other. You should also be kind and humble.

9. Don't be hateful and insult people just because they are hateful and insult you. Instead, treat everyone with kindness. You are God's chosen ones, and he will bless you. The Scriptures say,

10. “Do you really love life?Do you want to be happy?Then stop saying cruel thingsand stop telling lies.

11. Give up your evil waysand do right,as you find and followthe road that leadsto peace.

12. The Lord watches overeveryone who obeys him,and he listensto their prayers.But he opposes everyonewho does evil.”

13. Can anyone really harm you for being eager to do good deeds?

14. Even if you have to suffer for doing good things, God will bless you. So stop being afraid and don't worry about what people might do.

15. Honour Christ and let him be the Lord of your life.Always be ready to give an answer when someone asks you about your hope.

16. Give a kind and respectful answer and keep your conscience clear. This way you will make people ashamed for saying bad things about your good conduct as a follower of Christ.

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