1 Timothy 2:9
In like manner also, that women, in seemly attire, adorn themselves with modesty and sobriety, not with braided hair, and gold, or pearls, or costly apparel;
Noyes Bible
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In Context
8I desire, then, that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
10but, as becometh women professing godliness, with good works.
Cross References
Psalms 149:4For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people; He will beautify the distressed with salvation.
Proverbs 31:22She maketh for herself coverlets; Her clothing is of fine linen and purple.
Isaiah 3:18In that day shall the Lord take from them The ornaments of the foot-clasps, and the net-works, and the crescents;
Jeremiah 2:32Can a virgin forget her ornaments, Or a bride her belt? 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 →