1 Peter 3:4

Good News Translation (US Version)

Instead, your beauty should consist of your true inner self, the ageless beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of the greatest value in God's sight.

Cross References

Colossians 3:12

You are the people of God; he loved you and chose you for his own. So then, you must clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

1 Samuel 16:7

But the Lord said to him, “Pay no attention to how tall and handsome he is. I have rejected him, because I do not judge as people judge. They look at the outward appearance, but I look at the heart.”

Romans 2:29

Rather, the real Jew is the person who is a Jew on the inside, that is, whose heart has been circumcised, and this is the work of God's Spirit, not of the written Law. Such a person receives praise from God, not from human beings.

Matthew 11:29

Take my yoke and put it on you, and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in spirit; and you will find rest.

Titus 3:2

Tell them not to speak evil of anyone, but to be peaceful and friendly, and always to show a gentle attitude toward everyone.

Matthew 23:26

Blind Pharisee! Clean what is inside the cup first, and then the outside will be clean too!

Romans 7:22

My inner being delights in the law of God.

2 Corinthians 4:16

For this reason we never become discouraged. Even though our physical being is gradually decaying, yet our spiritual being is renewed day after day.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

Make it your aim to live a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to earn your own living, just as we told you before.

Ephesians 4:2

Be always humble, gentle, and patient. Show your love by being tolerant with one another.

1 Peter 3:15

But have reverence for Christ in your hearts, and honor him as Lord. Be ready at all times to answer anyone who asks you to explain the hope you have in you,

1 Timothy 2:2

for kings and all others who are in authority, that we may live a quiet and peaceful life with all reverence toward God and with proper conduct.

Luke 11:40

Fools! Did not God, who made the outside, also make the inside?

Isaiah 61:1

The Sovereign Lord has filled me with his Spirit. He has chosen me and sent me To bring good news to the poor, To heal the broken-hearted, To announce release to captives And freedom to those in prison.

Isaiah 57:15

“I am the high and holy God, who lives forever. I live in a high and holy place, but I also live with people who are humble and repentant, so that I can restore their confidence and hope.

Psalm 25:9

He leads the humble in the right way and teaches them his will.

James 1:21

So get rid of every filthy habit and all wicked conduct. Submit to God and accept the word that he plants in your hearts, which is able to save you.

2 Timothy 2:25

who is gentle as you correct your opponents, for it may be that God will give them the opportunity to repent and come to know the truth.

2 Thessalonians 3:12

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

Matthew 5:5

“Happy are those who are humble; they will receive what God has promised!

Isaiah 29:19

Poor and humble people will once again find the happiness which the Lord, the holy God of Israel, gives.

Psalm 149:4

The Lord takes pleasure in his people; he honors the humble with victory.

Psalm 147:6

He raises the humble, but crushes the wicked to the ground.

Romans 6:6

And we know that our old being has been put to death with Christ on his cross, in order that the power of the sinful self might be destroyed, so that we should no longer be the slaves of sin.

Luke 16:15

Jesus said to them, “You are the ones who make yourselves look right in other people's sight, but God knows your hearts. For the things that are considered of great value by people are worth nothing in God's sight.

Psalm 51:6

Sincerity and truth are what you require; fill my mind with your wisdom.

Psalm 45:13

The princess is in the palace—how beautiful she is! Her gown is made of gold thread.

1 Peter 1:23

For through the living and eternal word of God you have been born again as the children of a parent who is immortal, not mortal.

Colossians 3:3

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

Galatians 5:23

humility, and self-control. There is no law against such things as these.

Psalm 131:2

Instead, I am content and at peace. As a child lies quietly in its mother's arms, so my heart is quiet within me.

2 Corinthians 10:1

I, Paul, make a personal appeal to you—I who am said to be meek and mild when I am with you, but harsh with you when I am away. By the gentleness and kindness of Christ

Matthew 21:5

“Tell the city of Zion, Look, your king is coming to you! He is humble and rides on a donkey and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.”

Isaiah 11:4

he will judge the poor fairly and defend the rights of the helpless. At his command the people will be punished, and evil persons will die.

Jeremiah 51:59

King Zedekiah's personal attendant was Seraiah, the son of Neriah and grandson of Mahseiah. In the fourth year that Zedekiah was king of Judah, Seraiah was going to Babylonia with him, and I gave him some instructions.

Romans 1:23

instead of worshiping the immortal God, they worship images made to look like mortals or birds or animals or reptiles.