1 Peter 3:4

The Text-Critical English New Testament

Rather, let your adornment be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in God's sight.

Cross References

Matthew 11:29

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Matthew 21:5

“Say to the daughter of Zion, ‘Behold, yoʋr king is coming to yoʋ, humble and mounted on a donkey, and a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.’ ”

Matthew 23:26

Yoʋ blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and the dish, and then the outside of them will also be clean.

Matthew 5:5

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Luke 11:40

You fools! Did not he who made the outside also make the inside?

Luke 16:15

So he said to them, “You justify yourselves in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts. For what is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God.

Romans 1:23

and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man, birds, four-footed animals, and reptiles.

Romans 2:29

but he is a Jew who is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter. Such a man's praise comes not from men but from God.

Romans 6:6

For we know that our old self has been crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, and we might no longer be enslaved to sin.

Romans 7:22

For I delight in the law of God in my inner being,

2 Corinthians 10:1

Now I, Paul, myself appeal to you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—I who am humble when with you face to face, but bold toward you when absent!

2 Corinthians 4:16

Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though on the outside we are wasting away, on the inside we are being renewed day by day.

Galatians 5:23

gentleness, and self-control; against such things there is no law.

Ephesians 4:2

with all humility and gentleness, and with patience, bearing with one another in love,

Colossians 3:12

Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and beloved, put on tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,

Colossians 3:3

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

1 Thessalonians 4:11

We urge you to aspire to lead a quiet life, to attend to your own affairs, and to work with your own hands, just as we commanded you,

2 Thessalonians 3:12

Now we command and exhort such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and eat their own bread.

1 Timothy 2:2

for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and dignity.

2 Timothy 2:25

instructing his opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth,

Titus 3:2

to slander no one, and to be peaceable and considerate, always showing gentleness toward everyone.

James 1:21

Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and rampant wickedness, humbly receive the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

1 Peter 1:23

For you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the word of God that lives and abides forever.

1 Peter 3:15

but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. Always be ready to make a defense to anyone who asks you for an explanation of the hope you have within you, with gentleness and respect,