1 In like manner, let the wives be in subjection to their own husbands; that, indeed, if any obey not the word, they, without the word, may be won by the behavior of their wives,

2 (when they behold you chaste behavior, joined with reverence:)

3 whose adorning, let it not be that which is external-the plaiting of hair, trinkets of gold, or finery of dress;

4 but-the hidden man of the heart, with the incorruptible ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which, in the sight of God, is of great value.

5 For thus, anciently, the holy women, also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands;

6 even as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him Lord; whose daughters you are become, doing well, and not fearing any terror.