1 Timothy 2:9
In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety, not with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing,
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10but with good works, which is appropriate for women professing godliness.
Cross References
Exodus 35:22They came, both men and women, as many as were willing-hearted, and brought brooches, earrings, signet rings, and armlets, all jewels of gold; even every man who offered an offering of gold to the LORD.
Esther 5:1Now on the third day, Esther put on her royal clothing and stood in the inner court of the king’s house, next to the king’s house. The king sat on his royal throne in the royal house, next to the entrance of the house.
Psalms 149:4For the LORD takes pleasure in his people. He crowns the humble with salvation.
Proverbs 31:22She makes for herself carpets of tapestry. Her clothing is fine linen and purple.
Isaiah 3:18In that day the Lord will take away the beauty of their anklets, the headbands, the crescent necklaces,
Jeremiah 2:32“Can a virgin forget her ornaments, or a bride her attire? Yet my people have forgotten me for 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 →