1 Peter 3:7

The Message

The same goes for you husbands: Be good husbands to your wives. Honor them, delight in them. As women they lack some of your advantages. But in the new life of God’s grace, you’re equals. Treat your wives, then, as equals so your prayers don’t run aground.

Cross References

Ephesians 4:30

Don’t grieve God. Don’t break his heart. His Holy Spirit, moving and breathing in you, is the most intimate part of your life, making you fit for himself. Don’t take such a gift for granted.

Colossians 3:19

Husbands, go all out in love for your wives. Don’t take advantage of them.

1 Thessalonians 4:4

Learn to appreciate and give dignity to your body, not abusing it, as is so common among those who know nothing of God.

Hebrews 1:14

Isn’t it obvious that all angels are sent to help out with those lined up to receive salvation?

1 Peter 3:1

The same goes for you wives: Be good wives to your husbands, responsive to their needs. There are husbands who, indifferent as they are to any words about God, will be captivated by your life of holy beauty. What matters is not your outer appearance—the styling of your hair, the jewelry you wear, the cut of your clothes—but your inner disposition.