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English Standard Version

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Matthew 5:8

Do not let your adorning be external— the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— 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.

1 Peter 3:3-4

Matthew 5 (English Standard Version)

5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.

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1 Peter 3 (English Standard Version)

1 Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives,
2 when they see your respectful and pure conduct.
3 Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear—
4 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.
5 For this is how the holy women who hoped in God used to adorn themselves, by submitting to their own husbands,
6 as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. And you are her children, if you do good and do not fear anything that is frightening.
7 Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.

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Blessed are those who have pure minds, for they will see God.

Matthew 5:8

Don't focus on outward attractiveness — hairstyles, gold jewelry, or fashionable clothes — instead let it come from within, the lasting attractiveness of a gentle and peaceful spirit on the inside. That's what God values.

1 Peter 3:3-4

Matthew 5 (Free Bible Version)

5 Blessed are those who are kind for they will own the whole world.
6 Blessed are those whose greatest desire is to do what is right, for they will be satisfied.
7 Blessed are those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are those who have pure minds, for they will see God.
9 Blessed are those who work to bring peace, for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those persecuted for what is right, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
11 Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and accuse you of all kinds of evil things because of me.

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1 Peter 3 (Free Bible Version)

1 Wives, accept your husbands' authority in the same way, so that if some husbands refuse to accept the word, they may still be won over without words by the way you behave,
2 recognizing your pure and reverent behavior.
3 Don't focus on outward attractiveness—hairstyles, gold jewelry, or fashionable clothes—
4 instead let it come from within, the lasting attractiveness of a gentle and peaceful spirit on the inside. That's what God values.
5 This is how holy women of the past who put their confidence in God made themselves beautiful, yielding to their husbands,
6 like Sarah who obeyed Abraham, and called him “lord.” You are her daughters if you do what's good and right and are not intimidated.
7 Husbands, in just the same way, be considerate to your wives as you live together with them. Though she may not be as strong as you are, you should honor her since she will inherit equally with you God's gift of life. Make sure to do this so nothing will get in the way of your prayers.

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