⁴⁵ Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!”

¹⁰ and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head^(A) over every power and authority.^(B)

³ Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes.^{(A) 4} Rather, it should be that of your inner self,^(B) the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.^(C)