1 Peter 3:4
1 Peter · New Testament · Chapter 3
“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
What Does 1 Peter 3:4 Mean?
1 Peter 3:4 is found in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 3, verse 4 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Humility, Purity, Integrity, and Self-Control.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Peter 3:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Samuel 16:7“But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.”Proverbs 31:30“Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.”Colossians 3:12“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;”Matthew 11:29“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.”Romans 2:29“But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.”1 Thessalonians 4:11“And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;”Titus 3:2“To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.”Matthew 23:26“Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also.”Psalms 149:4“For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.”Romans 7:22“For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:”Matthew 5:5“Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.”2 Corinthians 4:16“For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.”Ephesians 4:2“With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;”Psalms 51:6“Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.”1 Peter 3:15“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:”Psalms 25:9“The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.”Isaiah 61:1“The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;”Psalms 147:10“He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.”Luke 11:40“Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also?”Luke 16:15“And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.”
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