1 Timothy 2:9
In 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,
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8What I really want is for men everywhere to pray sincerely to God. No anger or arguments!
10but by the good things they do—as is appropriate for women who claim to follow God.
Cross References
Exodus 35:22So everyone who was willing, both men and women, came and presented their gold as a thanks offering to the Lord, including brooches, earrings, rings, and necklaces—all kinds of gold jewelry.
Esther 5:1Three days later Esther put on her royal robes and went and stood in the inner court of the king's palace, opposite the king's hall. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the king's hall, facing the entrance.
Psalms 149:4For the Lord enjoys his people; he honors the oppressed with salvation.
Proverbs 31:22She makes herself bedspreads; she dresses in fine linen and purple clothes.
Isaiah 3:18At that time the Lord will remove their fine ornaments: ankle bracelets, headbands, crescent necklaces,
Jeremiah 2:32Does a girl forget her jewelry or a bride her wedding dress? Yet my people have forgotten me for too many years to count.
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 →