John 15:16 (NRSV) — 16 You did not choose me but I chose you. 

And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, 

so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name.

John 15:16 (The Message) — 16 “You didn’t choose me, remember; 

I chose you, and put you in the world to bear fruit, fruit that won’t spoil. 

As fruit bearers, whatever you ask the Father in relation to me, he gives you.

1 Peter 3:4 (NRSV) — 4 ... 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.

1 Peter 3:4 (NLT) — 4 You clothe yourselves with the beauty that comes from within, 

the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, 

which is so precious to God.

Colossians 3:10 (NRSV) — 10 [You] have clothed yourselves with the new self, 

which is being renewed in knowledge 

according to the image of its creator.

Colossians 3:10 (The Message) — 10 Now you’re dressed in a new wardrobe. 

Every item of your new way of life is custom-made by the Creator, 

with his label on it. 

All the old fashions are now obsolete.

Your beauty is His Beauty within you!

You have been made anew in His Image!

Rejoice in your newness of life and 

LET IT SHINE!

Hallelujah.