Adorned themselves (εκοσμουν εαυτας). Imperfect active of customary action, "used to adorn themselves." Κοσμεω is old verb from κο…

For after this manner, in the old time. The allusion here is particularly to the times of the patriarchs, and the object of the apostle is…

For after this manner.—Here we have not only the ground of the previous instructions, but also of the assurance …

It has been one of the most beautiful results of the spread of the Christian religion that it has uplifted womanhood; so that now, instead of women…

Next Peter turns to the OT in support of his exhortation—first broadly and then from the example of Sarah. The major characterization of these wome…

For after this manner in the old time
In ages past, the years of many generations, since the time that God created m…

The wife must fulfill her duty to her own husband, even if he does not obey the word. We see daily how closely evil men watch the ways and lives of…