1 Timothy 2:9
Similarly also, women should be dressed fittingly, adorning themselves with compunction and restraint, and not with plaited hair, nor gold, nor pearls, nor costly attire,
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8Therefore, I want men to pray in every place, lifting up pure hands, without anger or dissension.
10but in a manner proper for women who are professing piety by means of good works.
Cross References
Exodus 35:22men along with women provided: arm bands and earrings, rings and bracelets. And every vessel of gold was separated, to be donated to the Lord.
Esther 5:1And so, on the third day, Esther had put on her royal apparel and was standing in the atrium of the king’s house, which was inside, opposite the king’s hall, while he was sitting on his throne in the council room of the palace, opposite the entrance of the house.
Psalms 149:4For the Lord is well pleased with his people, and he will exalt the meek unto salvation.
Proverbs 31:22She has made embroidered clothing for herself. Fine linen and purple is her garment.
Isaiah 3:18In that day, the Lord will take away their decorative shoes,
Jeremiah 2:32Can a virgin forget her ornament, or a bride the covering across her breast? Yet truly, my people have forgotten me, for innumerable days.
Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 2:2-9
Universal Prayer Recommended. ( a. d. 64.) 1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ… Read the whole commentary →