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as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, whose children you now are, if you do well, and are not put in fear by any terror.

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Respect, Not a Title

Commentators explain that Peter uses Sarah calling Abraham "lord" as an example of her inner attitude of respect and honor. The focus isn't on mandating a specific title for today, but on cultivating a spirit of willing, faith-filled submission that characterized Sarah as an outworking of her godliness.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Peter 3:6

18th Century

Theologian

Even as Sara obeyed Abraham. Sarah was one of the most distinguished of the wives of the patriarchs, and her case is referred to as provid…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On 1 Peter 3:6

As Sarah (ως Σαρρα).

Obeyed Abraham (υπηκουεν τω Αβρααμ). Imperfect active of υπακουω, "used to obey" (wit…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Peter 3:6

19th Century

Bishop

Even as Sara.—A definite example of the general fact just asserted. St. Peter seems rather to have argued from what everyone would…

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Charles Spurgeon

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

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On 1 Peter 3:6

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 Calvin

John Calvin

On 1 Peter 3:6

16th Century

Theologian

He sets before them the example of pious women, who sought spiritual adorning rather than outward, showy and superficial ornaments. But he mentions…

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John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Peter 3:6

17th Century

Pastor

Even as Sarah obeyed Abraham
Going along with him wherever he went, as from Chaldea to Canaan, and into Egypt, and t…

Matthew Henry

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…