1 Peter 3:4

James 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.

Cross References

Colossians 3:12

As God's own chosen, then, as consecrated and beloved, be clothed with compassion, kindliness, humility, gentleness, and good temper —

Romans 2:29

he is a Jew who is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, spiritual not literal — praised by God, not by man.

Matthew 11:29

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find your souls refreshed;

Titus 3:2

they must abuse no one, they must not quarrel, but be conciliatory and display perfect gentleness to all men.

Matthew 23:26

Blind Pharisee! first clean the inside of the cup, so that the outside may be clean as well.

Romans 7:22

I cordially agree with God's law, so far as my inner self is concerned,

2 Corinthians 4:16

Hence I never lose heart; though my outward man decays, my inner man is renewed day after day.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

also, endeavour to live quietly, attend to your own business, and — as we charged you — work with your hands,

Ephesians 4:2

with perfect modesty and gentleness, showing forbearance to one another patiently, zealous in love

1 Peter 3:15

but reverence Christ as Lord in your own hearts. Always be ready with a reply for anyone who calls you to account for the hope you cherish, but answer gently and with a sense of reverence;

1 Timothy 2:2

for kings and all in authority, that we may lead a tranquil life in all piety and gravity;

Luke 11:40

Foolish men! did not He who made the outside make the inside of things too?

James 1:21

so clear away all the foul rank growth of malice, and make a soil of modesty for the Word which roots itself inwardly with power to save your souls.

2 Timothy 2:25

he must be gentle in his admonitions to the opposition — God may perhaps let them change their mind and admit the Truth;

2 Thessalonians 3:12

Now in the Lord Jesus Christ we charge and exhort such persons to keep quiet, to do their work and earn their own living.

Matthew 5:5

Blessed are the humble! they will inherit the earth.

Romans 6:6

knowing as we do that our old self has been crucified with him in order to crush the sinful body and free us from any further slavery to sin

Luke 16:15

So he told them, "You are the people who get men to think you are good, but God knows what your hearts are! What is lofty in the view of man is loathsome in the eyes of God.

1 Peter 1:23

You are born anew of immortal, not of mortal seed, by the living, lasting word of God;

Colossians 3:3

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

Galatians 5:23

gentleness, self-control: — there is no law against those who practise such things.

2 Corinthians 10:1

I appeal to you myself by the gentleness and consideration of Christ — the Paul who is 'humble enough to your face when he is with you, but outspoken enough when he gets away from you.'

Matthew 21:5

Tell the daughter of Sion, 'Here is your king coming to you, He is gentle and mounted on an ass, And on a colt the foal of a beast of burden.'

Romans 1:23

they have exchanged the glory of the immortal God for the semblance of the likeness of mortal man, of birds, of quadrupeds, and of reptiles.