Likewise
June 9, 2023
“Likewise”
Blessings folk!
We press on in the letter we call 1 Peter.
Remember.
There is no chapter division in the original.
There is no verse division.
These were simply added for the sake of ease in finding a passage.
Now, look at the first word in what we call 1 Peter 3:1…
Likewise…
Likewise?
What does that mean?
It means “in the same manner…in the same way”.
Of what?
Of what was just previously written and stated.
This is extremely important.
It sets context.
But, too often we glaze over such things when we read the Word.
Remember what we just saw.
We are to walk/live as Jesus did.
He is our example.
Specifically, in humility and honor to each other.
We have seen the example of “servant/master”.
Now, more insight…
1 Pe 3:1-2
Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands,
so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won
without a word by the conduct of their wives,
when they see your respectful and pure conduct.
ESV
Oooo.
Ahhh.
Likewise…