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.
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. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But let it be the inward adorning and beauty of the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible and unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit, which [is not anxious or wrought up, but] is very precious in the sight of God. American Standard Version (1901) 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. Common English Bible Instead, make yourselves beautiful on the inside, in your hearts, with the enduring quality of a gentle, peaceful spirit. This type of beauty is very precious in God’s eyes. Catholic Public Domain Version Instead, you should be a hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptibility of a quiet and a meek spirit, rich in the sight of God. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But the hidden man of the heart in the incorruptibility of a quiet and a meek spirit, which is rich in the sight of God. |
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.
“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.’ ”
Yoʋ blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and the dish, and then the outside of them will also be clean.
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.
and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man, birds, four-footed animals, and reptiles.
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.
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.
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!
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.
with all humility and gentleness, and with patience, bearing with one another in love,
Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and beloved, put on tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,
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,
Now we command and exhort such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and eat their own bread.
for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and dignity.
instructing his opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth,
to slander no one, and to be peaceable and considerate, always showing gentleness toward everyone.
Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and rampant wickedness, humbly receive the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
For you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the word of God that lives and abides forever.
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,