6. thus Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him “lord.” You are her children when you do what is good and fear no intimidation.
7. Likewise, you husbands should live with your wives in understanding, showing honor to the weaker female sex, since we are joint heirs of the gift of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.
8. Finally, all of you, be of one mind, sympathetic, loving toward one another, compassionate, humble.
9. Do not return evil for evil, or insult for insult; but, on the contrary, a blessing, because to this you were called, that you might inherit a blessing.
10. For:“Whoever would love lifeand see good daysmust keep the tongue from eviland the lips from speaking deceit,
11. must turn from evil and do good,seek peace and follow after it.
12. For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteousand his ears turned to their prayer,but the face of the Lord is against evildoers.”
13. Now who is going to harm you if you are enthusiastic for what is good?
14. But even if you should suffer because of righteousness, blessed are you. Do not be afraid or terrified with fear of them,
15. but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope,