1 Timothy 2:10

but by the good things they do—as is appropriate for women who claim to follow God.

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In The King James Version

But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.

In Context

9In the same way, women should dress sensibly, modestly, and appropriately. They should be attractive not in their hairstyle or by wearing gold or pearls or expensive clothes,

11Women should learn quietly, respecting their place.

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Cross References

Acts 9:36In Joppa lived a follower called Tabitha (Dorcas in Greek). She was always doing good and helping the poor.

Ephesians 2:10We're the product of what God does, created in Christ Jesus to do good, which God already planned that we should do.

Titus 2:14He gave himself for us, so that he could set us free from all our wickedness, and to make us clean for him—a people who belong to him, keen to do good.

1 Peter 2:12Be sure to act appropriately when you're with non-Christians, so even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see the good things you do and glorify God when he comes.

2 Peter 1:6add to knowledge, self-control; add to self-control, patience; add to patience, reverence;

Revelation 2:19I know what you have accomplished, your love and faithfulness and service and perseverance, and that you are doing more now than when you first believed.

Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 2:10-15

Paul's Charge to Females. ( a. d. 64.) 9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; 10 But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works. 11 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. 12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. 13 For Adam was first formed, then Eve. 14 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being… Read the whole commentary →

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