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For this is how the holy women before, who hoped in God, also adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands:
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A Timeless Example
Peter encourages Christian women by pointing to the “holy women” of the Old Testament, such as Sarah and Rebekah. Commentators explain that these revered figures are presented as the model for true adornment, showing that the value of inner character over outward appearance has deep roots in faith history.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
Adorned themselves (εκοσμουν εαυτας). Imperfect active of customary action, "used to adorn themselves." Κοσμεω is old verb from κο…
19th Century
Anglican
For after this manner.—Here we have not only the ground of the previous instructions, but also of the assurance …
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Baptist
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For after this manner in the old time In ages past, the years of many generations, since the time that God created m…
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