1 Peter 3:4

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1 Peter 3:4

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Summary

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.

The hidden

Which is not

1 Peter 1:23

A meek

Quiet

1 Timothy 2:2

Which is in

General references

2 Samuel 1:24

Bible References

The hidden

The King's daughter is all glorious within. Her clothing is interwoven with gold.

Yet, you desire truth from the secret person within me. Deep down inside me teach me wisdom.

You are blind. Clean the inside of the cup and platter first. Then clean the outside.

You foolish ones. Did he that made the outside also make the inside?

But he is a Jew who is so on the inside with circumcision of the heart, in spirit, not in letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.

We know this that our old self was impaled with him that the body of sin might be destroyed, that we should no longer be in bondage to sin.

My inner person delights in the law of God.

We do not give up! Though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day.

You put away your former way (course) (behavior) (conversation) of life, the old self that was corrupt with the lusts of deceit.

For you died and your life is hidden with Christ in God.

Which is not

You have been given a new birth, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which lives and endures.

A meek

Sanctify the Christ as Lord (kurios: master) in your hearts. Always be ready to answer every man who asks you a reason for your hope, yet with meekness (mildness) and respect!

He leads humble people to do what is right, and he teaches them his way.

Jehovah gives relief to those who are oppressed. He brings wicked people down to the ground.

Jehovah takes pleasure in his people. He crowns (beautifies) those who are oppressed with salvation.

But with righteousness he will judge the poor, and decide with fairness for the afflicted of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth (power of his words), and with the spirit (breath) of his lips he will destroy the wicked.

The meek, the poor, and the needy will celebrate and shout because of Jehovah, the Holy One of Israel.

The High and Lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is holy, says: 'I dwell in the high and holy and also with him who has a contrite and humble spirit. I revive the spirit of the humble, and the heart of the contrite ones.'

The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord Jehovah is upon me, because Jehovah has anointed me to announce good news to the lowly and meek. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives and freedom to prisoners.

Blessed are the meek (gentle) (mild) (humble), for they will inherit the earth.

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me. I am meek (mild) and humble in heart. You will have a restful life,

Say to the daughter of Zion, 'See, your King comes to you, humble, and seated on a donkey, a colt, the offspring of a beast of burden.'

Now I Paul myself entreat you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I who in your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am of good courage toward you.

meekness (mildness), self-control; against such there is no law.

Walk with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, putting up with one another in love.

As God's chosen, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness (humility), meekness (mildness), and long-suffering (patience).

He should instruct those who oppose using meekness. Perhaps God will give them repentance that they may know the truth.

to speak evil of no man, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all meekness toward all men.

Therefore get rid of all filthiness and wickedness. Receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save you.

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his works are from meekness because of wisdom.

Quiet

Surely I am composed and quiet. I am like a weaned child who rests against his mother. Inside of me I am like a weaned child.

This is the message that the prophet Jeremiah gave to Seraiah, son of Neriah and grandson of Mahseiah, when Seraiah went to Babylon with King Zedekiah of Judah in the fourth year of Zedekiah's rule. Seraiah was the quartermaster.

Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, and mind your own business, and work with your hands, as we command you.

In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we command and warn them to lead orderly lives and work to earn their own living.

They should be made for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

Which is in

But Jehovah said to Samuel: Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature. I have rejected him. God does not see as man sees. Man looks at the outward appearance. Jehovah looks at the heart (inner man).

He finds no joy in strong horses, nor do brave soldiers please him.

Jehovah takes pleasure in his people. He crowns (beautifies) those who are oppressed with salvation.

Jesus said: You make yourselves look righteous to other people. God knows your hearts. The things considered of great value by people are worth nothing in God's sight.

General references

Daughters of Israel, weep over Saul. He clothed you in scarlet with luxury.