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1 Peter 3:4

Identity and self-worthHumilityPeace

2 when they see your pure and reverent demeanor.

3 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes,

but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.

5 For this is how the holy women of the past adorned themselves. They put their hope in God and were submissive to their husbands,

6 just as Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him lord. And you are her children if you do what is right and refuse to give way to fear.

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BSB
but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.
KJV
But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
WEB
but from the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in God’s sight.
ASV
but [let it be] the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible [apparel] of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
DARBY
but the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible [ornament] of a meek and quiet spirit, which in the sight of God is of great price.
BLB
but the hidden man of the heart, in the imperishable [quality] of the gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth before God.
ÅB
men hjertets skjulte menneske i den uforgjengelige prydelse med den saktmodige og stille ånd, som er kostelig for Gud.
OTB
men la det være det indre selv, med den varige skjønnheten av en mild og stille ånd, som er verdifull i Guds øyne.
B1930
men hjertets skjulte menneske i den uforgjengelige prydelse med den saktmodige og stille ånd, som er kostelig for Gud.

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Cross references

  • Colossians 3:12

    Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

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  • 1 Samuel 16:7

    But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”

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  • Matthew 11:29

    Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

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  • Romans 2:29

    No, a man is a Jew because he is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man’s praise does not come from men, but from God.

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  • Titus 3:2

    to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.

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  • Matthew 23:26

    Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, so that the outside may become clean as well.

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  • Romans 7:22

    For in my inner being I delight in God’s law.

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  • 2 Corinthians 4:16

    Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day.

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