1 Peter 3:4

King James Version (KJV)

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.

Translations

1 Peter 3:4 - Amplified Bible

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.

1 Peter 3:4 - American Standard Version

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.

1 Peter 3:4 - Bible in Basic English

But let them be those of the unseen man of the heart, the ever-shining ornament of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great price in the eyes of God.

1 Peter 3:4 - Darby Bible

but the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible [ornament] of a meek and quiet spirit, which in the sight of God is of great price.

1 Peter 3:4 - English Standard Version

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

1 Peter 3:4 - King James Version

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.

1 Peter 3:4 - La Biblia de las Americas

sino que sea el yo interno, con el adorno incorruptible de un espìritu tierno y sereno, lo cual es precioso delante de Dios.

1 Peter 3:4 - The Message

Cultivate inner beauty, the gentle, gracious kind that God delights in. The holy women of old were beautiful before God that way, and were good, loyal wives to their husbands. Sarah, for instance, taking care of Abraham, would address him as "my dear husband." You’ll be true daughters of Sarah if you do the same, unanxious and unintimidated.

1 Peter 3:4 - New American Standard Bible

but {let it be} the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God.

1 Peter 3:4 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

sino que sea lo que procede de lo ìntimo del corazòn, con el adorno incorruptible de un espìritu tierno y sereno, lo cual es precioso delante de Dios.

1 Peter 3:4 - World English Bible

but in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God very precious.

1 Peter 3:4 - Young's Living Translation

but -- the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible thing of the meek and quiet spirit, which is, before God, of great price,

1 Peter 3:4 - Additional Comments

"Gentleness" is related to "meekness", found in Galatians 5:23; 6:1; James 3:13; etc. It means:
" not insistent on one's own rights
" not pushy
" not selfishly assertive
" not demanding one's own way.
Such a spirit is the result of quiet and continual trust in God to supply one's needs, and God delights in being trusted (see 1 Peter 1:5, 7-9, 21; 2:6-7, 23; 5:7).

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