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1 Peter 3:4
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1 Peter 3:4
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4 rather let it be (A)the hidden person of the heart, with the [a]incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.
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- 1 Peter 3:4 imperishable
1 Peter 3:4
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1 Peter 3:4
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4 Rather, it should be that of your inner self,(A) the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.(B)
Colossians 3:12
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Colossians 3:12
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Character of the New Man
12 Therefore, (A)as the elect of God, holy and beloved, (B)put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering;
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Colossians 3:12
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Colossians 3:12
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12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves(A) with compassion, kindness, humility,(B) gentleness and patience.(C)
1 Samuel 16:7
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1 Samuel 16:7
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7 But the Lord said to Samuel, (A)“Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have [a]refused him. (B)For[b] the Lord does not see as man sees; for man (C)looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the (D)heart.”
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- 1 Samuel 16:7 rejected
- 1 Samuel 16:7 LXX For God does not see as man sees; Tg. It is not by the appearance of a man; Vg. Nor do I judge according to the looks of a man
1 Samuel 16:7
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1 Samuel 16:7
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7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance,(A) but the Lord looks at the heart.”(B)
Romans 2:29
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Romans 2:29
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29 but he is a Jew (A)who is one inwardly; and (B)circumcision is that of the heart, (C)in the Spirit, not in the letter; (D)whose [a]praise is not from men but from God.
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- Romans 2:29 A play on words—Jew is literally praise.
Romans 2:29
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Romans 2:29
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29 No, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart,(A) by the Spirit,(B) not by the written code.(C) Such a person’s praise is not from other people, but from God.(D)
Matthew 11:29
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Matthew 11:29
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29 Take My yoke upon you (A)and learn from Me, for I am [a]gentle and (B)lowly in heart, (C)and you will find rest for your souls.
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- Matthew 11:29 meek
Matthew 11:29
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Matthew 11:29
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29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,(A) for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.(B)
Titus 3:2
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Titus 3:2
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2 to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men.
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Titus 3:2
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Titus 3:2
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2 to slander no one,(A) to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.
Matthew 23:26
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Matthew 23:26
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26 Blind Pharisee, first cleanse the inside of the cup and dish, that the outside of them may be clean also.
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Matthew 23:26
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Matthew 23:26
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26 Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, and then the outside also will be clean.
Romans 7:22
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Romans 7:22
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22 For I (A)delight in the law of God according to (B)the inward man.
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Romans 7:22
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Romans 7:22
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2 Corinthians 4:16
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2 Corinthians 4:16
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Seeing the Invisible
16 Therefore we (A)do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is (B)being renewed day by day.
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2 Corinthians 4:16
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2 Corinthians 4:16
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16 Therefore we do not lose heart.(A) Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly(B) we are being renewed(C) day by day.
1 Thessalonians 4:11
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1 Thessalonians 4:11
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11 that you also aspire to lead a quiet life, (A)to mind your own business, and (B)to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,
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1 Thessalonians 4:11
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1 Thessalonians 4:11
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11 and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands,(A) just as we told you,
James 3:13-17
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James 3:13-17
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Heavenly Versus Demonic Wisdom
13 (A)Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom. 14 But if you have (B)bitter envy and [a]self-seeking in your hearts, (C)do not boast and lie against the truth. 15 (D)This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. 16 For (E)where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there. 17 But (F)the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, (G)without partiality (H)and without hypocrisy.
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- James 3:14 selfish ambition
James 3:13-17
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James 3:13-17
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Two Kinds of Wisdom
13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it(A) by their good life, by deeds(B) done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition(C) in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth.(D) 15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven(E) but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.(F) 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition,(G) there you find disorder and every evil practice.
17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven(H) is first of all pure; then peace-loving,(I) considerate, submissive, full of mercy(J) and good fruit, impartial and sincere.(K)
Ephesians 4:2
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Ephesians 4:2
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2 with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love,
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Ephesians 4:2
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Ephesians 4:2
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1 Peter 3:15
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1 Peter 3:15
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15 But [a]sanctify [b]the Lord God in your hearts, and always (A)be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the (B)hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;
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- 1 Peter 3:15 set apart
- 1 Peter 3:15 NU Christ as Lord
1 Peter 3:15
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1 Peter 3:15
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15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer(A) to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope(B) that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,
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