⁷ In the same way [2:18; 3:1], you husbands should live with your wives in an ·understanding [considerate] way [Eph. 5:25–33; Col. 3:19], since they are ·weaker than you [the weaker sex; or the less empowered one; ^Lthe weaker vessel; ^Cwomen are typically physically weaker, but in Greco-Roman and Jewish society, they also had less power and authority]. But ·show them respect [pay/give them honor], because ·God gives them the same blessing he gives you—[^Lthey are co-heirs of] ·the grace that gives true life [or God’s gift of life; ^Lthe grace of life]. Do this so that nothing will ·stop [hinder] your prayers.

Suffering for Doing Right

⁸ Finally, all of you should ·be in agreement [be like-minded; live in harmony], ·understanding each other [sympathetic], ·loving each other as family [^Lshowing brotherly love], being ·kind [tender; compassionate] and humble. ⁹ Do not ·do wrong to repay a wrong, and do not insult to repay an insult [^Lrepay evil for evil or insult for insult]. But repay with a blessing, because you yourselves were called [^Cby God] to do this so that you might ·receive [^Linherit] a blessing [Luke 6:27–28].