1 Peter 3:6

Sara. Abraham’s wife is here introduced as the matriarch of all godly wives and as an example they may safely follow.

Calling him lord. Sarah respected Abraham and submitted to his headship in the home (see on Gen. 18:12).

Daughters. Or, “children.” Compare Paul’s teaching concerning Abraham as our spiritual father (see on Rom. 4:11; Gal. 3:7).

As long as ye do well. Christian wives will follow Sarah’s example of gentle, unassertive behavior in their homes and elsewhere. Such behavior qualifies Christian women to be “daughters” of Sarah, even as men of faith manifest the qualities of their spiritual father, Abraham.

Amazement. Gr. ptoesis, “fear,” “terror” (cf. Prov. 3:25, LXX). Christian wives will not become upset by the frightening situations that sometimes arise from the attitude of an unbelieving husband, from the problems that are ever present in rearing children, or from the ill will expressed by unbelieving friends and neighbors. Regardless of the nature of these problems the Christian wife will preserve “a meek and quiet spirit” (1 Peter 3:4). The problems of life drive her nearer to the Lord, they do not discourage her.