1 Peter 3:4 “but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a…”

1 Peter 3:4

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

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.

American Standard Version

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

But let it bee the hidde man of the heart, which consisteth in the incorruption of a meeke and quiet spirite, which is before God a thing much set by.

Darby Translation

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.

Young's Literal Translation

but — the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible thing of the meek and quiet spirit, which is, before God, of great price,

Bible in Basic English

But let them be those of the unseen man of the heart, the ever-shining ornament of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great price in the eyes of God.

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Cross references

“the hidden”

Romans 2:29 Matthew 23:26 Romans 7:22 2 Corinthians 4:16 Luke 11:40 Ephesians 4:22–24

Romans 2:29 · BSB

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.

Matthew 23:26 · BSB

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

Romans 7:22 · BSB

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

2 Corinthians 4:16 · BSB

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

Luke 11:40 · BSB

You fools! Did not the One who made the outside make the inside as well?

Ephesians 4:22–24 · BSB

to put off your former way of life, your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;

“which is not”

1 Peter 1:23

1 Peter 1:23 · BSB

For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.

“a meek”

Colossians 3:12 Matthew 11:29 Titus 3:2 Ephesians 4:2 1 Peter 3:15 Psalm 25:9

Colossians 3:12 · BSB

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

Matthew 11:29 · BSB

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.

Titus 3:2 · BSB

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

Ephesians 4:2 · BSB

with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,

1 Peter 3:15 · BSB

But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,

Psalm 25:9 · BSB

He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way.

“quiet”

1 Thessalonians 4:11 1 Timothy 2:2 2 Thessalonians 3:12 Psalm 131:2 Jeremiah 51:59

1 Thessalonians 4:11 · BSB

and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you.

1 Timothy 2:2 · BSB

for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.

2 Thessalonians 3:12 · BSB

We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living.

Psalm 131:2 · BSB

Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with his mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me.

Jeremiah 51:59 · BSB

This is the message that Jeremiah the prophet gave to the quartermaster Seraiah son of Neriah, the son of Mahseiah, when he went to Babylon with King Zedekiah of Judah in the fourth year of Zedekiah’s reign.

“which is in”

1 Samuel 16:7 Luke 16:15 Psalm 147:10 Psalm 147:11

1 Samuel 16:7 · BSB

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.”

Luke 16:15 · BSB

So He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized among men is detestable before God.

Psalm 147:10 · BSB

He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man.

Psalm 147:11 · BSB

The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

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

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

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