1 Timothy 2:10

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

Updated King James Version

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

In Context

9In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with reverence and sobriety; not with braided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;

11Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.

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Cross References

Acts 9:36Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and kind acts which she did.

Ephesians 2:10For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God has before ordained that we should walk in them.

Titus 2:14Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself an exclusive people, zealous of good works.

1 Peter 2:12Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

2 Peter 1:6And to knowledge wilful restrain; and to wilful restrain patience; and to patience godliness;

Revelation 2:19I know your works, and love, (o. agape) and service, and faith, and your patience, and your works; and the last to be 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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