(A)Your adornment must not be merely the external—braiding the hair, wearing gold jewelry, or putting on apparel; but it should be (B)the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God. For in this way the holy women of former times, (C)who hoped in God, also used to adorn themselves, being subject to their own husbands, just as Sarah obeyed Abraham, (D)calling him lord; and you have proved to be her children if you do what is right [a](E)without being frightened by any fear.

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  1. 1 Peter 3:6 Lit and are not

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