1 Timothy 2:9
In like manner also that the women in decent deportment and dress adorn themselves with modesty and discretion, not with plaited [hair] and gold, or pearls, or costly clothing,
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
10but, what becomes women making profession of the fear of God, by good works.
Cross References
Exodus 35:22And they came, both men and women; every one who was of willing heart brought nose-rings, and earrings, and rings, and bracelets, all kinds of utensils of gold: every man that waved a wave-offering of gold to Jehovah.
Esther 5:1And it came to pass on the third day, that Esther put on royal apparel, and stood in the inner court of the king's house, over against the king's house. And the king sat upon his royal throne in the royal house, over against the entrance to the house.
Psalms 149:4For Jehovah taketh pleasure in his people; he beautifieth the meek with salvation.
Proverbs 31:22She maketh herself coverlets; her clothing is byssus and purple.
Isaiah 3:18In that day the Lord will take away the ornament of anklets, and the little suns and crescents,
Jeremiah 2:32Doth a virgin forget her ornaments, a bride her attire? But my people have forgotten me days without number.
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 →