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1 Peter 3:4

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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.

But {G235} let it be the hidden {G2927} man {G444} of the heart {G2588}, in {G1722} that which is not corruptible {G862}, even the ornament of a meek {G4239} and {G2532} quiet {G2272} spirit {G4151}, which {G3739} is {G2076} in the sight {G1799} of God {G2316} of great price {G4185}.

rather, let it be the inner character of your heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit. In God’s sight this is of great value.

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

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.

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Cross-References

  • Colossians 3:12 (34 votes)

    ¶ Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

  • 1 Samuel 16:7 (28 votes)

    But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.

  • Matthew 11:29 (20 votes)

    Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

  • Romans 2:29 (20 votes)

    But he [is] a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision [is that] of the heart, in the spirit, [and] not in the letter; whose praise [is] not of men, but of God.

  • Titus 3:2 (16 votes)

    To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, [but] gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

  • Matthew 23:26 (16 votes)

    [Thou] blind Pharisee, cleanse first that [which is] within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also.

  • Romans 7:22 (13 votes)

    For I delight in the law of God after the inward man: