⁷ Husbands,^(A) in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.

Suffering for Doing Good

⁸ Finally, all of you, be like-minded,^(B) be sympathetic, love one another,^(C) be compassionate and humble.^{(D) 9} Do not repay evil with evil^(E) or insult with insult.^(F) On the contrary, repay evil with blessing,^(G) because to this^(H) you were called^(I) so that you may inherit a blessing.^(J)