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NASB | 1 Peter 3:1 In the same way, you wives, be submissive to your own husbands so that even if any of them are disobedient to the word, they may be won without a word by the behavior of their wives, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Peter 3:1 In the same way, you wives, be submissive to your own husbands [subordinate, not as inferior, but out of respect for the responsibilities entrusted to husbands and their accountability to God, and so partnering with them] so that even if some do not obey the word [of God], they may be won over [to Christ] without discussion by the godly lives of their wives, [Eph 5:22] |
Bible Question: I really like your explanation. Let me ask you - do you think then that a woman has more of an obligation to be submissive in the marriage relationship? What do you do when, for a difficult decision, both parties feel uncomfortable with the others' choice? Should there be another system to ensure that both parties at times concede and at times take the lead? |
Bible Answer: Greetings Joy! If I understand your question correctly, I do believe that the husband is given a unique position in the relationship. Both should respond to one another in love and submission. However, there may come a time when both sides cannot agree on a course of action. At that point, I would say the husband may have to make a decision and that the wife would be Bibically encouraged to submit to her husband at that point. However, I think that these kinds of choices are very rare. If both are loving one another, submitting to one another, and seeking God's will, they should be able to come to a mutual agreement on a course of action. I have been married for 20 years and I don't recall a single time that I have had to make a decision without the support of my wife. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |