1 Timothy 2:9

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Similarly also, women should be dressed fittingly, adorning themselves with compunction and restraint, and not with plaited hair, nor gold, nor pearls, nor costly attire,

Cross References

Genesis 24:53

And bringing forth vessels of silver and gold, as well as garments, he gave them to Rebekah as a tribute. Likewise, he offered gifts to her brothers and her mother.

2 Kings 9:30

And Jehu went into Jezreel. But Jezebel, hearing of his arrival, painted her eyes with cosmetics, and adorned her head. And she watched through a window,

Esther 5:1

After this, king Artaxerxes exalted Haman, the son of Hammedatha, who was of Agag lineage, and he set his throne above all the rulers whom he had.

Psalm 149:4

For the Lord is well pleased with his people, and he will exalt the meek unto salvation.

Proverbs 31:22

She has made embroidered clothing for herself. Fine linen and purple is her garment.

Proverbs 31:25

Strength and elegance are her clothing, and she will laugh in the final days.

Proverbs 7:10

And behold, a woman meets him, dressed like a harlot, prepared to captivate souls: chattering and rambling,

Isaiah 3:16

And the Lord said: Because the daughters of Zion have been lifted up, and have walked with extended necks and winking eyes, because they have continued on, walking noisily and advancing with a pretentious stride,

Isaiah 61:4

And they will rebuild the deserted places of past ages, and they will raise up the ruins of antiquity, and they will repair the desolate cities, which had been dissipated for generation after generation.

Jeremiah 2:32

Can a virgin forget her ornament, or a bride the covering across her breast? Yet truly, my people have forgotten me, for innumerable days.

Jeremiah 4:30

So then, when you have been devastated, what will you do? Though you will clothe yourself with scarlet, though you will adorn yourself with a gold necklace and tint your eyes with cosmetics, you will be dressing yourself up in vain. Your lovers have spurned you; they will be seeking your life.

Matthew 11:8

So what did you go out to see? A man in soft garments? Behold, those who are clothed in soft garments are in the houses of kings.

1 Timothy 2:10

but in a manner proper for women who are professing piety by means of good works.