1 Timothy 2:9
Likewise, I want the women to dress themselves in proper clothing, with modesty and self-control. They should not have braided hair, or gold, or pearls, or expensive clothing.
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8Therefore, I want men in every place to pray and to lift up holy hands without anger or arguing.
10I want them to dress with what is appropriate for women who profess godliness through good works.
Cross References
Exodus 35:22They came, both men and women, all who had a willing heart. They brought brooches, earrings, rings, and ornaments, all kinds of gold jewelry. They all presented offerings of gold as a wave offering to Yahweh.
Esther 5:1After three days, Esther put on her royal clothes and went to stand in the courtyard of the king's palace, in front of the king's house. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the royal house, facing the entrance to the house.
Psalms 149:4For Yahweh takes pleasure in his people; 1 he glorifies the humble with salvation. 1
Proverbs 31:22She makes coverings for her bed, 1 and she wears clothes of fine purple linen. 1
Isaiah 3:18On that day the Lord will remove their beautiful ankle jewelry, head bands, the crescent ornaments, 1
Jeremiah 2:32Will a virgin forget her jewelry, a bride her veils? 1 Yet my people have forgotten me for days without number! 1
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 →