Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
Instead, it should consist of what is inside
New American Standard Bible
but let it be
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.
International Standard Version
Instead, it should be the inner disposition of the heart, consisting in the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which God values greatly.
A Conservative Version
but the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible, of the meek and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.
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.
Amplified
but let it be [the inner beauty of] the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality and unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit, [one that is calm and self-controlled, not overanxious, but serene and spiritually mature] which is very precious in the sight of God.
An Understandable Version
But [the kind of adornment you should display is] that of the inner person, with its enduring qualities of a meek and calm spirit, which are extremely valuable in God's eyes.
Anderson New Testament
but let it be the hidden man of the heart, adorned with the incorruptible ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which, in the sight of God, is 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.
Common New Testament
but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God's sight.
Daniel Mace New Testament
but in the internal qualities of the mind, in that purity, in that mild and dispassionate temper, which is so acceptable to the divine being.
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.
Emphatic Diaglott Bible
but-the hidden man of the heart, with the incorruptible ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which, in the sight of God, is of great value.
Godbey New Testament
but let their beauty be the hidden man of the heart, in the purity of the meek and quiet spirit, which in the sight of God is perfection complete.
Goodspeed New Testament
yours must be the inner beauty of character, the imperishable attraction of a quiet and gentle spirit, which has great value in the sight of God.
John Wesley New Testament
in the incorruptible ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which in the sight of God is of great price.
Julia Smith Translation
But the hidden man of the heart, in the uncorruptedness of a mild and quiet spirit, which is before God of great price.
King James 2000
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.
Lexham Expanded Bible
but the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable [quality] of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is highly valuable in the sight of God.
Modern King James verseion
but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, the meek and quiet spirit, which is of great price in the sight of God.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
but let the hid man of the heart be uncorrupt, with a meek and a quiet spirit, which spirit is, before God, a thing much set by.
Moffatt New Testament
but inside, in the heart, with the immortal beauty of a gentle and modest spirit, which in the sight of God is of rare value.
Montgomery New Testament
but rather that hidden personality of the heart, the imperishable ornament of a quiet and gentle spirit, which in the sight of God is indeed precious.
NET Bible
but the inner person of the heart, the lasting beauty of a gentle and tranquil spirit, which is precious in God's sight.
New Heart English Bible
but in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God very precious.
Noyes New Testament
but the hidden man of the heart, in that which is imperishable, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
Sawyer New Testament
but let the hidden man of the heart be adorned with the imperishable [ornaments] of a meek and quiet spirit, which are of great price before God.
The Emphasized Bible
But the hidden character, of the heart, - in the incorruptible ornament of the quiet, and meek, spirit, which is, in presence of God, of great price.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
but let it be the hidden man of the heart, with that incorruptible ornament of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God highly valuable.
Twentieth Century New Testament
but the inner life with the imperishable beauty of a quiet and gentle spirit; for this is very precious in God's sight.
Webster
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.
Weymouth New Testament
Instead of that, it should be a new nature within--the imperishable ornament of a gentle and peaceful spirit, which is indeed precious in the sight of God.
Williams New Testament
but they must be of an internal nature, the character concealed in the heart, in the imperishable quality of a quiet and gentle spirit, which is of great value in the sight of God.
World English Bible
but in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God very precious.
Worrell New Testament
but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible apparel of a meek and quiet spirit, which in the sight of God is of great price.
Worsley New Testament
but the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
Youngs 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,
Themes
Adorning » Spiritual » General references
Christian conduct » Fulfilling domestic duties
Dress » Special advices concerning » Attire, too much stress upon outward
Marriage » The duties of a wife
Meekness » General references to » Precious in God's sight
Meekness » Precious in the sight of God
Spiritual » Adoption » Adorning
Wives » Should be adorned » With a meek and quiet spirit
Interlinear
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References
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Word Count of 38 Translations in 1 Peter 3:4
Prayers for 1 Peter 3:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
Wives And Husbands
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Your beauty should not consist of outward things like elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold ornaments
Cross References
Romans 7:22
For in my inner self
Psalm 149:4
For Yahweh takes pleasure in His people;
He adorns the humble with salvation.
Romans 2:29
On the contrary, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly,
Isaiah 61:1
because the Lord has anointed Me
to bring good news to the poor.
He has sent Me to heal
to proclaim liberty to the captives
and freedom to the prisoners;
Matthew 11:29
2 Corinthians 4:16
Therefore we do not give up.
Ephesians 4:2
with all humility
Colossians 3:12
Therefore, God’s chosen ones, holy and loved,
1 Thessalonians 4:11
to seek to lead a quiet life,
Titus 3:2
to slander no one, to avoid fighting, and to be kind, always showing gentleness
1 Samuel 16:7
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or his stature, because I have rejected him. Man does not see what the Lord sees,
Psalm 25:9
and teaches them His way.
Psalm 45:13
her clothing embroidered with gold.
Psalm 51:6
and You teach me wisdom deep within.
Psalm 131:2
like a little weaned child with its mother;
I am like a little child.
Psalm 147:6
but brings the wicked to the ground.
Psalm 147:10-11
He does not value the power
Isaiah 11:4
and execute justice for the oppressed of the land.
He will strike the land
with discipline
and He will kill the wicked
with a command
Isaiah 29:19
after joy in the Lord,
and the poor people will rejoice
in the Holy One of Israel.
Isaiah 57:15
who lives forever, whose name is Holy
“I live in a high and holy place,
and with the oppressed and lowly of spirit,
to revive the spirit of the lowly
and revive the heart of the oppressed.
Jeremiah 51:59
This is what Jeremiah the prophet commanded Seraiah son of Neriah son of Mahseiah,
Matthew 5:5
Matthew 21:5
“Look, your King is coming to you,
gentle, and mounted on a donkey,
even on a colt,
the foal of a beast of burden.”
Matthew 23:26
Luke 11:40
Luke 16:15
And He told them:
Romans 6:6
For we know that our old self
2 Corinthians 10:1
Now I, Paul, make a personal appeal to you by the gentleness and graciousness of Christ—I who am humble among you in person but bold toward you when absent.
Galatians 5:23
gentleness,
Ephesians 4:22-24
You took off
Colossians 3:3
For you have died,
Colossians 3:9-10
Do not lie
2 Thessalonians 3:12
Now we command and exhort such people by the Lord Jesus Christ that quietly working, they may eat their own food.
1 Timothy 2:2
for kings and all those who are in authority,
2 Timothy 2:25
instructing his opponents with gentleness.
James 1:21
Therefore, ridding yourselves of all moral filth and evil,
James 3:13-17
Who is wise and has understanding among you? He should show his works by good conduct with wisdom’s gentleness.
1 Peter 1:23
since you have been born again
1 Peter 3:15
but honor