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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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Albert Barnes
On 1 Peter 3:5
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On 1 Peter 3:5
Adorned themselves (εκοσμουν εαυτας). Imperfect active of customary action, "used to adorn themselves." Κοσμεω is old verb from κο…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Peter 3:5
19th Century
Bishop
For after this manner.—Here we have not only the ground of the previous instructions, but also of the assurance …
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Peter 3:5–7
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Peter 3:5
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…
John Gill
On 1 Peter 3:5
17th Century
Pastor
For after this manner in the old time
In ages past, the years of many generations, since the time that God created m…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Peter 3:1–7
17th Century
Minister
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…