1 Peter 3:4

but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.

Cross References (39)

  • Colossians 3:12 (42)

    Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentl

  • 1 Samuel 16:7 (34)

    But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see a

  • Romans 2:29 (25)

    No, a man is a Jew because he is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the writ

  • Matthew 11:29 (25)

    Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

  • Titus 3:2 (21)

    to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.

  • Matthew 23:26 (19)

    Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, so that the outside may become clean as well.

  • Romans 7:22 (18)

    For in my inner being I delight in God’s law.

  • 2 Corinthians 4:16 (16)

    Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day.

  • Ephesians 4:2 (16)

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

  • 1 Thessalonians 4:11 (15)

    and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you.

  • 1 Peter 3:15 (14)

    But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for

  • Psalms 25:9 (13)

    He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way.

  • Isaiah 61:1 (13)

    The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to

  • Psalms 147:10–11 (12)

    He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man.

  • Isaiah 57:15 (12)

    For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy

  • Luke 11:40 (12)

    You fools! Did not the One who made the outside make the inside as well?

  • James 3:13–17 (12)

    Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes f

  • 1 Timothy 2:2 (12)

    for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:12 (11)

    We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living.

  • Matthew 5:5 (11)

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

  • Isaiah 29:19 (11)

    The humble will increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

  • James 1:21 (11)

    Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can

  • 2 Timothy 2:25 (11)

    He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of th

  • Ephesians 4:22–24 (11)

    to put off your former way of life, your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;

  • Psalms 147:6 (10)

    The LORD sustains the humble, but casts the wicked to the ground.

  • Psalms 149:4 (10)

    For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation.

  • Galatians 5:23 (9)

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

  • Psalms 45:13 (9)

    All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold.

  • Psalms 51:6 (9)

    Surely You desire truth in the inmost being; You teach me wisdom in the inmost place.

  • Colossians 3:9–10 (8)

    Do not lie to one another, since you have taken off the old self with its practices,

  • Colossians 3:3 (8)

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

  • Psalms 131:2 (8)

    Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with his mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me

  • Romans 6:6 (8)

    We know that our old self was crucified with Him so that the body of sin might be rendered powerless, that we should no

  • 1 Peter 1:23 (8)

    For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.

  • Isaiah 11:4 (7)

    but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike

  • Luke 16:15 (7)

    So He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized a

  • 2 Corinthians 10:1 (6)

    Now by the mildness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am humble when face to face with you, but bol

  • Jeremiah 51:59 (5)

    This is the message that Jeremiah the prophet gave to the quartermaster Seraiah son of Neriah, the son of Mahseiah, when

  • Matthew 21:5 (5)

    “Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your King comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donk