1 Timothy 2:9
Likewise also the women, that they aray themselues in comely apparell, with shamefastnes and modestie, not with broyded heare, or gold, or pearles, or costly apparell,
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
In Context
8I will therefore that the men pray, euery where lifting vp pure hands without wrath, or douting.
10But (as becommeth women that professe the feare of God) with good workes.
Cross References
Exodus 35:22Both men and women, as many as were free hearted, came and brought taches and earings, and rings, and bracelets, all were iewels of golde: and euery one that offered an offring of gold vnto the Lord:
Esther 5:1And on the third day Ester put on her royal apparel, and stood in the court of the Kings palace within, ouer against the Kings house: and the King sate vpon his royal throne in the Kings palace ouer against the gate of the house.
Psalms 149:4For the Lord hath pleasure in his people: he will make the meeke glorious by deliuerance.
Proverbs 31:22She maketh her selfe carpets: fine linen and purple is her garment.
Isaiah 3:18In that day shall the Lord take away the ornament of the slippers, and the calles, and the round tyres,
Jeremiah 2:32Can a maid forget her ornament, or a bride her attire? yet my people haue forgotten me, daies 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 →