3 Similarly, women should be subject to their husbands,[ref] so that if any of them don’t believe the message, they’ll be won by their wives’ behaviour even without hearing the message, 2 because they’ll be able to observe their wives’ pure behaviour. 3 These women shouldn’t focus on outward appearances like elaborate hairstyles, or gold jewellery or expensive clothes,[ref] 4 but on the inner person with a gentle and quiet spirit that’s indestructible and which God considers precious. 5 That was how holy women in the past adorned themselves—those whose hope was in God, 6 like Sarah, who submitted to Avraham who you’ve become descendants of. She called him ‘master’,[ref] doing good and without any worries.

7 Similarly, men should live with their wives with understanding, like how you’d handle something more fragile. They should display honour to their fellow recipients of life-giving grace[ref] so that their prayers won’t be hindered.