1 Timothy 2:9
In like manner, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefastness and sobriety; not with braided hair, and gold or pearls or costly raiment;
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In Context
10but (which becometh women professing godliness) through good works.
Cross References
Exodus 35:22And they came, both men and women, as many as were willing-hearted, [and] brought brooches, and ear-rings, and signet-rings, and armlets, all jewels of gold; even every man that offered an offering of gold unto Jehovah.
Esther 5:1Now it came to pass on the third day, that Esther put on her 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 of the house.
Psalms 149:4For Jehovah taketh pleasure in his people: He will beautify the meek with salvation.
Proverbs 31:22She maketh for herself carpets of tapestry; Her clothing is fine linen and purple.
Isaiah 3:18In that day the Lord will take away the beauty of their anklets, and the cauls, and the crescents;
Jeremiah 2:32Can a virgin forget her ornaments, or a bride her attire? yet 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 →