1 Timothy 2:9

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

I would like women to wear modest and sensible clothes. They should not have fancy hair styles, or wear expensive clothes, or put on jewellery made of gold or pearls.

Cross References

Genesis 24:53

Then he gave clothing, as well as silver and gold jewellery, to Rebekah. He also gave expensive gifts to her brother and her mother.

2 Kings 9:30

Jehu headed towards Jezreel, and when Jezebel heard he was coming, she put on eye shadow and brushed her hair. Then she stood at the window, waiting for him to arrive.

Esther 5:1

Three days later, Esther dressed in her royal robes and went to the inner court of the palace in front of the throne. The king was sitting there, facing the open doorway.

Psalm 149:4

The LORD is pleased with his people, and he gives victory to those who are humble.

Proverbs 31:22

She does her own sewing, and everything she wears is beautiful.

Proverbs 31:25

She is strong and graceful, as well as cheerful about the future.

Proverbs 7:10

She was dressed up like a woman of the street with only one thing in mind.

Isaiah 3:16

The LORD says: The women of Jerusalem are proud and strut around, winking shamelessly. They wear anklets that jingle and call attention to the way they walk.

Isaiah 61:4

Then they will rebuild cities that have been in ruins for many generations.

Jeremiah 2:32

A bride could not forget to wear her jewellery to her wedding, but you have forgotten me day after day.

Jeremiah 4:30

Jerusalem, your land has been wiped out. But you act like a prostitute and try to win back your lovers, who now hate you. You can put on a red dress, gold jewellery, and eye shadow, but it's no use— your lovers are out to kill you!

Matthew 11:8

What kind of man did you go out to see? Was he someone dressed in fine clothes? People who dress like that live in the king's palace.

1 Timothy 2:10

Women who claim to love God should do helpful things for others,