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1 Peter 3:4

Instead, let it be done with the inner person of the heart, and the lasting beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious before God.

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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

3Let it be done not with outward ornaments such as braided hair, jewels of gold, or fashionable clothing.

5For this is how holy women long ago who hoped in God adorned themselves, by submitting to their husbands.

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Cross References

Psalms 25:9He guides the humble in what is right 1 and he teaches them his way. 1

Psalms 51:6See, you desire trustworthiness in my inner self; 1 and you teach me wisdom in the secret place within. 1

Psalms 147:6Yahweh lifts up the oppressed, 1 he brings the wicked down to the ground. 1

Psalms 149:4For Yahweh takes pleasure in his people; 1 he glorifies the humble with salvation. 1

Isaiah 29:19The oppressed will again rejoice in Yahweh, 1 and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. 1

Isaiah 61:1The Spirit of the Lord Yahweh is on me, because Yahweh has anointed me 1 to proclaim good news to the afflicted. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, 1 to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison for those who are bound. 1

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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