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1 Peter 3:5-11 Young's Literal Translation Of The Holy Bible (YLT98)

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

6. as Sarah was obedient to Abraham, calling him `sir,' of whom ye did become daughters, doing good, and not fearing any terror.

7. The husbands, in like manner, dwelling with [them], according to knowledge, as to a weaker vessel--to the wife--imparting honour, as also being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers be not hindered.

8. And finally, being all of one mind, having fellow-feeling, loving as brethren, compassionate, courteous,

9. not giving back evil for evil, or railing for railing, and on the contrary, blessing, having known that to this ye were called, that a blessing ye may inherit;

10. for `he who is willing to love life, and to see good days, let him guard his tongue from evil, and his lips--not to speak guile;

11. let him turn aside from evil, and do good, let him seek peace and pursue it;

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