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1 Peter 3:4

instead let it come from within, the lasting attractiveness of a gentle and peaceful spirit on the inside. That's what God values.

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In The 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.

In Context

3Don't focus on outward attractiveness—hairstyles, gold jewelry, or fashionable clothes—

5This is how holy women of the past who put their confidence in God made themselves beautiful, yielding to their husbands,

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Cross References

Psalms 25:9He leads those who are humble in doing what's right, teaching them his way.

Psalms 51:6But you want truth on the inside; you teach me wisdom deep within.

Psalms 147:6The Lord helps those who are bowed down to get up; but he grinds the wicked into the ground.

Psalms 149:4For the Lord enjoys his people; he honors the oppressed with salvation.

Isaiah 29:19The humble will be even happier in the Lord, and the poor will find their joy in the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 61:1The Spirit of the Lord God is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to announce liberation to the captives, to set the prisoners free,

Matthew Henry on 1 Peter 3:2-8

Duties of Husbands and Wives. ( a. d. 66.) 1 Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; 2 While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear. 3 Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; 4 But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet… Read the whole commentary →

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