1 Peter 3:4 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ 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 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

But let it be the hidden man of the heart - This expression is substantially the same as that of Paul in Romans 7:22 , “the inward man.” See the notes at that place. The word “hidden” here means...
1 Peter 3:4 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

But [let it be] the (a) hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, [even the ornament] of a meek and quiet spirit, which is (b) in the sight of God of great price. (a) Who has his ab...
1 Peter 3:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

This counsel to wives and husbands is full of a fine courtesy, and true chivalry, and shows how the new leaven is at work in the thought of the Church. It is not only a contrast to paganism, but has...
1 Peter 3:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

man. App-123. "The hidden man" means "the inward man" of Romans 7:22 ; 2 Corinthians 4:16 ; Ephesians 3:16 . that which, &c . the incorruptible (Greek. aphthartos. See Romans 1:23 ). Su...
1 Peter 3:4 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

4 But let it be the hidden, man of the heart The contrast here ought to be carefully observed. Cato said, that they who are anxiously engaged in adorning the body, neglect the adorning of th...
1 Peter 3:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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 man of the heart...
1 Peter 3:4 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Whose adorning, let it not be, &c.— That nothing may be wanting to the qualifying of a Christian wife, she is taught how to dress herself; supposing a general desire, but especially in that sex...
1 Peter 3:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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. But - Rather. The 'outw...
1 Peter 3:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Blessedness of Christ's People, Though They Should Suffer Like Christ B (iii). 1 Peter 3:1-6 . Another divinely created ordinance of man is marriage. One of the purposes of Christianity was...
1 Peter 3:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

But let it be... — The connection of the clauses is somewhat difficult, but is made more so by our translation of 1 Peter 3:3 . Literally it would run, of whom let it not be, or, to whom let th...
1 Peter 3:4 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 9 CHRISTIAN WIVES AND HUSBANDS 1 Peter 3:1-7 THE Apostle gave at first 1 Peter 2:13 the rule of Christian submission generally; then proceeded to apply it to the cases of citizens an...
1 Peter 3:4 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Christian Family-Life 1 Peter 3:1-12 In the previous chapter the Apostle had been urging the poor slaves of wealthy householders to submit quietly to wrongs, leaving God to vindicate. Here he t...
1 Peter 3:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The marriage relation was then dealt with, and special emphasis was laid on the fact that the true adornment of woman is found in her character rather than in her dress. Husbands are charged to dwell...
1 Peter 3:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; (2) While they behold your chaste co...
1 Peter 3:4 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

THE TRUE WOMAN ‘The ornament of a meek and quiet spirit.’ 1 Peter 3:4 I want to try and put before you, keeping clear as far as may be of political considerations, the end which, according t...
1 Peter 3:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

But [let it be] the hidden man of the heart ,.... By which is meant internal grace; which gives a beauty and ornament to the soul, far preferable to that which plaiting of the hair, wearing of gold,...
1 Peter 3:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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. Ver. 4. But let it be t...
1 Peter 3:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Whose adorning , &c, See note on 1 Timothy 2:9 ; Titus 2:3 . “Three things are here expressly forbidden: curling the hair, wearing gold , (by way of ornament,) and putting on costly or gay...
1 Peter 3:4 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

There is similar instruction for wives, for theirs is the subject place, certainly not as slaves to a master, but as joined to their "own husbands," a most-intimate and precious relationship. Because...
1 Peter 3:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Duties of Husbands and Wives. A. D. 66. 1 Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own h...
1 Peter 3:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

The hidden man of the heart; the inward man, Romans 7:22 2 Corinthians 4:16 ; either the soul in opposition to the body, or the image of God, and graces of his Spirit in the soul, called elsew...
1 Peter 3:4 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Wives Are To Submit In Obedience To Their Husbands Who Are To Respond With Compassion And Care Because They Are Joint-Heirs Of The Grace Of Life ( 1 Peter 3:1-7 ). Peter's view of the new people o...
1 Peter 3:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

THE CHRISTIAN SPIRIT IN SOCIAL RELATIONS CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES THE main contention of St. Peter is that the Christian life and obligations are not intended to be, and never should be, m...
1 Peter 3:4 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

1 Peter 3:1-2 . Likewise, ye wives be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; while they behold y...
1 Peter 3:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Peter 3:1 . Ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands. The same words occur in Ephesians 5:22 . Col 3:18. The excellence of piety is pleaded here, as the first ornament of a wife. Wisdom...
1 Peter 3:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Expositions 1 Peter 3:1 Likewise, ye wives. St. Peter has spoken of the duties of servants: why does he omit those of masters? There must have been Christian masters in Asia Minor, as is...
1 Peter 3:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Exhortations to the Married.
1 Peter 3:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Peter 1:23 ; 1 Peter 3:15 ; 1 Samuel 16:7 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:11 ; 1 Timothy 2:2 ; 2 Corinthians 10:1 ; 2 Corinthians 4:16 ; 2 Thessalonians 3:12 ; 2 Timothy 2:25 ; Colossians 3:10 ; Col...
1 Peter 3:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

The hidden man of the heart — Complete inward holiness, which implies a meek and quiet spirit. A meek spirit gives no trouble willingly to any: a quiet spirit bears all wrongs without being trouble...

1 Peter 3:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Peter 3:4 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

1 Peter 3:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Peter 3:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Peter 3:4 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1 Peter 3:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Peter 3:4 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Peter 3:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Peter 3:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Peter 3:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Peter 3:4 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Peter 3:4 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Peter 3:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Peter 3:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Peter 3:4 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

1 Peter 3:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Peter 3:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Peter 3:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Peter 3:4 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Peter 3:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Peter 3:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Peter 3:4 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Peter 3:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Peter 3:4 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

1 Peter 3:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Peter 3:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Peter 3:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Peter 3:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Peter 3:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes