1Pe 3:7 | TNotes | STEP | 3:7 In the same way: Like slaves and wives (2:18–3:6 ), husbands also have a particular responsibility within the household. • She may be weaker than you are: Peter was probably thinking of the woman’s physical strength and perhaps her social status. Since women are typically physically weaker than men and were often less able to assert themselves in that society, the husband had the duty of protecting and caring for his wife. • your equal partner in God’s gift of new life: The husband’s headship is balanced and informed by the equal status that men and women have before God (see also Gal 3:26-29 ). • The prayers of a husband are hindered if he does not give exceptional honor to his wife (cp. Jas 4:3 ).

b2:18–3:6►

cGal 3:26-29►

dJas 4:3►

‏ 1 Peter 3:7

3:7 ^a In the same way: Like slaves and wives (2:18–3:6 ^b), husbands also have a particular responsibility within the household.

• She may be weaker than you are: Peter was probably thinking of the woman’s physical strength and perhaps her social status. Since women are typically physically weaker than men and were often less able to assert themselves in that society, the husband had the duty of protecting and caring for his wife.

• your equal partner in God’s gift of new life: The husband’s headship is balanced and informed by the equal status that men and women have before God (see also Gal 3:26-29 ^c).

• The prayers of a husband are hindered if he does not give exceptional honor to his wife (cp. Jas 4:3 ^d).