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that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God&#8217s sight. <a href="/nlt/1_peter/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God. <a href="/esv/1_peter/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/bsb/1_peter/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight. <a href="/blb/1_peter/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> but the hidden man of the heart, in the imperishable of the gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth before God. <a href="/kjv/1_peter/3.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/1_peter/3.htm">New King James Version</a> rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God. <a href="/nasb_/1_peter/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> but it should 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. <a href="/nasb/1_peter/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> 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. <a href="/nasb77/1_peter/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> 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. <a href="/lsb/1_peter/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible quality of a lowly and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God. <a href="/amp/1_peter/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> but let it be [the inner beauty of] the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality and unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit, [one that is calm and self-controlled, not overanxious, but serene and spiritually mature] which is very precious in the sight of God. <a href="/csb/1_peter/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> but rather what is inside the heart —the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. <a href="/hcsb/1_peter/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Instead, it should consist of what is inside the heart with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very valuable in God&#8217s eyes. <a href="/asv/1_peter/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/1_peter/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Be beautiful in your heart by being gentle and quiet. This kind of beauty will last, and God considers it very special. <a href="/erv/1_peter/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/1_peter/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Rather, beauty is something internal that can't be destroyed. Beauty expresses itself in a gentle and quiet attitude which God considers precious. <a href="/gnt/1_peter/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> Instead, your beauty should consist of your true inner self, the ageless beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of the greatest value in God's sight. <a href="/isv/1_peter/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> Instead, it should be the inner disposition of the heart, consisting in the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which God values greatly. <a href="/msb/1_peter/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight. <a href="/net/1_peter/3.htm">NET Bible</a> but the inner person of the heart, the lasting beauty of a gentle and tranquil spirit, which is precious in God's sight. <a href="/nheb/1_peter/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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. <a href="/wbt/1_peter/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/wey/1_peter/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Instead of that, it should be a new nature within--the imperishable ornament of a gentle and peaceful spirit, which is indeed precious in the sight of God. <a href="/web/1_peter/3.htm">World English Bible</a> but from the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in God’s sight. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_peter/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> but—the hidden man of the heart, by the incorruptible [thing] of the meek and quiet spirit, which is of great value before God, <a href="/blb/1_peter/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> but the hidden man of the heart, in the imperishable of the gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth before God. <a href="/ylt/1_peter/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> but -- the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible thing of the meek and quiet spirit, which is, before God, of great price, <a href="/slt/1_peter/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> But the hidden man of the heart, in the uncorruptedness of a mild and quiet spirit, which is before God of great price.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_peter/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> 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. <a href="/cpdv/1_peter/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> 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. <a href="/nabre/1_peter/3.htm">New American Bible</a> but rather the hidden character of the heart, expressed in the imperishable beauty of a gentle and calm disposition, which is precious in the sight of God. <a href="/nrsvce/1_peter/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> rather, let your adornment be the inner self with the lasting beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in God’s sight.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_peter/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But adorn yourselves by the spiritual man within you, with meek pride which is incorruptible and an ornament which is rich in the sight of God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_peter/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But be adorned in the secret person of the heart and in a humble spirit which is uncorrupted, an excellent ornament before God.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_peter/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> but let it be the hidden man of the heart, adorned with the incorruptible ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which, in the sight of God, is of great price. <a href="/godbey/1_peter/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> but let their beauty be the hidden man of the heart, in the purity of the meek and quiet spirit, which in the sight of God is perfection complete. <a href="/haweis/1_peter/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> but let it be the hidden man of the heart, with that incorruptible ornament of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God highly valuable. <a href="/mace/1_peter/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but in the internal qualities of the mind, in that purity, in that mild and dispassionate temper, which is so acceptable to the divine being. <a href="/wey/1_peter/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Instead of that, it should be a new nature within--the imperishable ornament of a gentle and peaceful spirit, which is indeed precious in the sight of God. <a href="/worrell/1_peter/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible apparel of a meek and quiet spirit, which in the sight of God is of great price. <a href="/worsley/1_peter/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> but the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. <a href="/parallel/1_peter/3-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1h9-AlUcaGE?start=519" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_peter/3.htm">Wives and Husbands</a> …3Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, 4<a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: all’ (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">from the</a> <a href="/greek/2927.htm" title="2927: kryptos (Adj-NMS) -- From krupto; concealed, i.e. Private.">inner</a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpos (N-NMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">disposition</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of your</a> <a href="/greek/2588.htm" title="2588: kardias (N-GFS) -- Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle.">heart,</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/862.htm" title="862: aphthartō (Adj-DMS) -- Indestructible, imperishable, incorruptible; hence: immortal. Undecaying.">unfading beauty</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of a</a> <a href="/greek/4239.htm" title="4239: praeōs (Adj-GNS) -- Mild, gentle. Apparently a primary word; mild, i.e. humble.">gentle</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2272.htm" title="2272: hēsychiou (Adj-GNS) -- A prolonged form of a compound probably of a derivative of the base of hedraios and perhaps echo; properly, keeping one's seat, i.e. still.">quiet</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: pneumatos (N-GNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">spirit,</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-NNS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">which</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/4185.htm" title="4185: polyteles (Adj-NNS) -- Very costly, very precious, of great value. From polus and telos; extremely expensive.">precious</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">in God’s</a> <a href="/greek/1799.htm" title="1799: enōpion (Prep) -- Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of.">sight.</a> 5For this is how the holy women of the past adorned themselves. They put their hope in God and were submissive to their husbands,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a> But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. <a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Colossians 3:12</a> Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. <a href="/matthew/5-5.htm">Matthew 5:5</a> Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. <a href="/james/1-21.htm">James 1:21</a> Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls. <a href="/romans/2-29.htm">Romans 2:29</a> 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 written code. Such a man’s praise does not come from men, but from God. <a href="/1_timothy/2-9.htm">1 Timothy 2:9-10</a> Likewise, I want the women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty, and with self-control, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, / but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God. <a href="/ephesians/4-2.htm">Ephesians 4:2</a> with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, <a href="/philippians/4-5.htm">Philippians 4:5</a> Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-16.htm">2 Corinthians 4:16</a> Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day. <a href="/titus/3-2.htm">Titus 3:2</a> to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone. <a href="/isaiah/57-15.htm">Isaiah 57:15</a> 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 place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite. <a href="/proverbs/31-30.htm">Proverbs 31:30</a> Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. <a href="/psalms/51-10.htm">Psalm 51:10</a> Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. <a href="/proverbs/15-33.htm">Proverbs 15:33</a> The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor. <a href="/isaiah/66-2.htm">Isaiah 66:2</a> Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.the hidden.<a href="/psalms/45-13.htm">Psalm 45:13</a> The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold.<a href="/psalms/51-6.htm">Psalm 51:6</a> Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.<a href="/matthew/23-26.htm">Matthew 23:26</a> Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also.which is not.<a href="/1_peter/1-23.htm">1 Peter 1:23</a> Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.a meek.<a href="/1_peter/3-15.htm">1 Peter 3:15</a> 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:<a href="/psalms/25-9.htm">Psalm 25:9</a> The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.<a href="/psalms/147-6.htm">Psalm 147:6</a> The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.quiet.<a href="/psalms/131-2.htm">Psalm 131:2</a> Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child.<a href="/jeremiah/51-59.htm">Jeremiah 51:59</a> The word which Jeremiah the prophet commanded Seraiah the son of Neriah, the son of Maaseiah, when he went with Zedekiah the king of Judah into Babylon in the fourth year of his reign. And this Seraiah was a quiet prince.<a href="/1_thessalonians/4-11.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:11</a> And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;which is in.<a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a> 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.<a href="/psalms/147-10.htm">Psalm 147:10,11</a> He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man… <a href="/psalms/149-4.htm">Psalm 149:4</a> For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_peter/3-3.htm">Adornment</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-3.htm">Apparel</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-23.htm">Corruptible</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-18.htm">Gentle</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-6.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-11.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-23.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-23.htm">Imperishable</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-23.htm">Incorruptible</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-14.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-7.htm">Inner</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm">Instead</a> <a href="/matthew/13-46.htm">Jewel</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-1.htm">Meek</a> <a href="/james/5-17.htm">Nature</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-24.htm">New</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-10.htm">Ornament</a> <a href="/james/3-17.htm">Peaceful</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-7.htm">Precious</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-9.htm">Price</a> <a href="/titus/2-2.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-24.htm">Self</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-4.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-4.htm">Unfading</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-27.htm">Unseen</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-11.htm">Within</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-7.htm">Worth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/3-22.htm">Adornment</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-5.htm">Apparel</a> <a href="/romans/1-23.htm">Corruptible</a> <a href="/numbers/12-3.htm">Gentle</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-11.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-5.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/mark/16-20.htm">Imperishable</a> <a href="/romans/1-23.htm">Incorruptible</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-18.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/genesis/30-37.htm">Inner</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-9.htm">Instead</a> <a href="/revelation/21-11.htm">Jewel</a> <a href="/numbers/12-3.htm">Meek</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-4.htm">Nature</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-13.htm">New</a> <a href="/exodus/28-2.htm">Ornament</a> <a href="/genesis/25-27.htm">Peaceful</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-1.htm">Precious</a> <a href="/revelation/18-16.htm">Price</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-6.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/exodus/32-13.htm">Self</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-14.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-18.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-4.htm">Unfading</a> <a href="/job/28-21.htm">Unseen</a> <a href="/1_john/2-27.htm">Within</a> <a href="/genesis/23-9.htm">Worth</a><div class="vheading2">1 Peter 3</div>1. <a href="/1_peter/3-1.htm">He teaches the duty of wives and husbands to each other;</a> 8. <a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">exhorting all men to unity and love;</a> 14. <a href="/1_peter/3-14.htm">and to suffer persecution.</a> 19. <a href="/1_peter/3-19.htm">He declares also the benefits of Christ toward the old world.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/1_peter/3.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>but let your adorning The Greek word for "adorning" is "kosmos," which often refers to order or arrangement. In this context, it suggests that true beauty is not about external appearances but about the inner order and character. Historically, the early Christian community emphasized inner virtues over outward displays, contrasting with the Greco-Roman culture that often valued physical beauty and elaborate dress.be the hidden person of the heart The "hidden person" refers to the inner self, the true essence of a person that is not visible to the outside world. The Greek word "kryptos" means concealed or secret, emphasizing the idea that the most valuable aspects of a person are not seen by the human eye. Biblically, the heart is the center of one's being, encompassing mind, will, and emotions. This phrase calls believers to focus on cultivating inner virtues that reflect Christ's character.with the imperishable beauty "Imperishable" comes from the Greek "aphthartos," meaning incorruptible or enduring. Unlike physical beauty, which fades over time, the beauty of a godly character is eternal. This aligns with the biblical theme of investing in what is eternal rather than temporal, as seen in <a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a>, where Jesus teaches about storing treasures in heaven.of a gentle and quiet spirit The word "gentle" is translated from the Greek "praus," which denotes meekness, not weakness, but strength under control. "Quiet" comes from "hesychios," meaning tranquil or peaceful. Together, these qualities reflect a spirit that is calm, composed, and trusting in God. Historically, these virtues were countercultural, as the Greco-Roman world often valued assertiveness and dominance. In a Christian context, these traits are seen as reflections of Christ's own demeanor.which is of great worth in God’s sight The phrase "great worth" translates from the Greek "polyteles," indicating something precious or highly valued. This underscores the idea that God values inner character over external appearances. In the biblical narrative, God consistently looks at the heart, as seen in <a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a>, where God tells Samuel that He looks at the heart rather than outward appearances. This perspective encourages believers to prioritize spiritual growth and character development, knowing that these are what truly matter to God.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_peter/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) But let it be . . .--The connection of the clauses is somewhat difficult, but is made more so by our translation of <a href="/1_peter/3-3.htm" title="Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;">1Peter 3:3</a>. Literally it would run, of whom let it not be, or, to whom let there not belong the outward adorning, but the hidden man of the heart. If we adopt the translation in the Authorised Version, it makes "the hidden man" an ornament to be worn in preference to the gold and braided hair, which would be both illogical, and dishonouring to "the hidden man." What St. Peter says is, "Do not rely, for winning your husbands, upon ornamentation (which is but external), but upon character."The hidden man of the heart.--Not equivalent to St. Paul's expression, "the new man" (<a href="/ephesians/4-24.htm" title="And that you put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.">Ephesians 4:24</a>), but simply the inner self, the true self--i.e., the genuine moral character. It is more like St. Paul's phrase, "the inward man," and may, perhaps, have been adapted from, it. (Comp. <a href="/romans/7-22.htm" title="For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:">Romans 7:22</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/4-16.htm" title="For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.">2Corinthians 4:16</a>; <a href="/ephesians/3-16.htm" title="That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;">Ephesians 3:16</a>.) According to his custom, St. Peter explains by adding the genitive, "of the heart." (Comp. <a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm" title="Why gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;">1Peter 1:13</a>.) At the same time, the choice of that particular word, rather than "soul" or "mind," gives warmth and affection to what might otherwise seem a bare moral or metaphysical conception. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_peter/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 4. - But let it be the hidden man of the heart. The "hidden" is here equivalent to the "inward man" of <a href="/romans/7-22.htm">Romans 7:22</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/4-16.htm">2 Corinthians 4:16</a>; <a href="/ephesians/3-16.htm">Ephesians 3:16</a>. It is that life which is "hid with Christ in God" (<a href="/colossians/3-2.htm">Colossians 3:2</a>), the life of Christ ("the Second Man") in the heart, fashioning that heart after the likeness of Christ, forming in it "the new man which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him" (<a href="/colossians/3-10.htm">Colossians 3:10</a>). This is hidden; it does not display itself like those conspicuous ornaments mentioned in the last verse. In that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit; literally, in the incorruptibility of the meek and quiet spirit. This ornament is incorruptible; not like those corruptible things (comp. <a href="/1_peter/1-18.htm">1 Peter 1:18</a>). The meek spirit does not flash into anger, does not answer again, takes harsh words gently and humbly. The quiet spirit is calm and tranquil; peaceful in itself, it spreads peace around (comp. <a href="/1_timothy/2-2.htm">1 Timothy 2:2</a>). Which is in the sight of God of great price. The adjective πολυτελές is used in <a href="/mark/14-3.htm">Mark 14:3</a> of the ointment with which Mary anointed our Lord, and in <a href="/1_timothy/2-9.htm">1 Timothy 2:9</a> of the "array" which St. Paul discourages for Christian women. Those adornments are costly in the sight of the world; the meek and quiet spirit is precious in the sight of God. <a href="/commentaries/1_peter/3-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>but ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. from the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. inner κρυπτὸς (kryptos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2927.htm">Strong's 2927: </a> From krupto; concealed, i.e. Private. disposition ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. of [your] τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. heart, καρδίας (kardias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2588.htm">Strong's 2588: </a> Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. unfading [ beauty ] ἀφθάρτῳ (aphthartō) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_862.htm">Strong's 862: </a> Indestructible, imperishable, incorruptible; hence: immortal. Undecaying. of a τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. gentle πραέως (praeōs) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4239.htm">Strong's 4239: </a> Mild, gentle. Apparently a primary word; mild, i.e. humble. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. quiet ἡσυχίου (hēsychiou) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2272.htm">Strong's 2272: </a> A prolonged form of a compound probably of a derivative of the base of hedraios and perhaps echo; properly, keeping one's seat, i.e. still. spirit, πνεύματος (pneumatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. which ὅ (ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. precious πολυτελές (polyteles) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4185.htm">Strong's 4185: </a> Very costly, very precious, of great value. From polus and telos; extremely expensive. in God’s Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. sight. ἐνώπιον (enōpion) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1799.htm">Strong's 1799: </a> Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_peter/3-4.htm">1 Peter 3:4 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_peter/3-4.htm">1 Peter 3:4 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_peter/3-4.htm">1 Peter 3:4 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_peter/3-4.htm">1 Peter 3:4 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_peter/3-4.htm">1 Peter 3:4 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_peter/3-4.htm">1 Peter 3:4 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_peter/3-4.htm">1 Peter 3:4 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_peter/3-4.htm">1 Peter 3:4 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_peter/3-4.htm">1 Peter 3:4 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_peter/3-4.htm">1 Peter 3:4 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-4.htm">NT Letters: 1 Peter 3:4 But in the hidden person (1 Pet. 1P iP i Pet) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_peter/3-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Peter 3:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Peter 3:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_peter/3-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Peter 3:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Peter 3:5" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>