003:006 Thus, for instance, Sarah obeyed Abraham, acknowledging his
authority over her. And you have become Sarah's children if you
do what is right and permit nothing whatever to terrify you.
003:007 Married men, in the same way, live with your wives with a clear
recognition of the fact that they are weaker than you.
Yet, since you are heirs with them of God's free gift of Life,
treat them with honour; so that your prayers may not be hindered.
003:008 In conclusion, all of you should be of one mind, quick to sympathize,
kind to the brethren, tenderhearted, lowly-minded,
003:009 not requiting evil with evil nor abuse with abuse, but,
on the contrary, giving a blessing in return, because a blessing
is what you have been called by God to inherit.
003:010 For "He who wishes to be well-satisfied with life and see
happy days--let him restrain his tongue from evil, and his
lips from deceitful words;
003:011 Let him turn from evil, and do good; Let him inquire for peace
and go in pursuit of it.
003:012 For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and His ears
are open to their supplication; but the face of the Lord
is set against evil-doers."
003:013 And who will be able to harm you, if you show yourselves
zealous for that which is good?
003:014 But even if you suffer for righteousness' sake, you are to be envied.
So do not be alarmed by their threats, nor troubled;
003:015 but in your hearts consecrate Christ as Lord, being always ready
to make your defence to any one who asks from you a reason
for the hope which you cherish.
003:016 Yet argue modestly and cautiously, keeping your consciences
free from guilt, so that, when you are spoken against,
those who slander your good Christian lives may be put to shame.