1Pe 3:5 | JFB | STEP | 5. after this manner-- with the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit (compare the portrait of the godly wife, ). trusted-- Greek, "hoped." "Holy" is explained by "hoped in (so as to be 'united to,' Greek) God." Hope in God is the spring of true holiness [Bengel]. in subjection-- Their ornament consisted in their subordination. Vanity was forbidden ( ) as being contrary to female subjection.

‏ 1 Peter 3:5

5. after this manner--with the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit (compare the portrait of the godly wife, Pr 31:10-31).

trusted--Greek, "hoped." "Holy" is explained by "hoped in (so as to be 'united to,' Greek) God." Hope in God is the spring of true holiness [Bengel].

in subjection--Their ornament consisted in their subordination. Vanity was forbidden (1Pe 3:3) as being contrary to female subjection.