1 Timothy 2:10

but with good works, which is appropriate for women professing godliness.

World English Bible Classic

In The King James Version

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

In Context

9In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety, not with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing,

11Let a woman learn in quietness with full submission.

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Cross References

Acts 9:36Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which when translated means Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and acts of mercy which she did.

Ephesians 2:10For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.

Titus 2:14who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.

1 Peter 2:12having good behavior among the nations, so in that of which they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good works and glorify God in the day of visitation.

2 Peter 1:6and in knowledge, self-control; and in self-control, perseverance; and in perseverance, godliness;

Revelation 2:19“I know your works, your love, faith, service, patient endurance, and that your last works are more than the first.

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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