1 Timothy 2:9

God's Word

I want women to show their beauty by dressing in appropriate clothes that are modest and respectable. Their beauty will be shown by what they do, not by their hair styles or the gold jewelry, pearls, or expensive clothes they wear.

Cross References

Genesis 24:53

The servant took out gold and silver jewelry and clothes and gave them to Rebekah. He also gave expensive presents to her brother and mother.

2 Kings 9:30

When Jehu arrived in Jezreel, Jezebel heard about it. She put on eye shadow, fixed her hair, and looked out of a second-story window.

Esther 5:1

On the third day Esther put on her royal robes. She stood in the courtyard of the king’s palace, facing the king’s throne room. The king was sitting on the royal throne inside the palace, facing the entrance.

Psalm 149:4

because the Lord takes pleasure in his people. He crowns those who are oppressed with victory.

Proverbs 31:22

She makes quilts for herself. Her clothes are ⌞made of⌟ linen and purple cloth.

Proverbs 31:25

She dresses with strength and nobility, and she smiles at the future.

Proverbs 7:10

A woman with an ulterior motive meets him. She is dressed as a prostitute.

Isaiah 3:16

The Lord adds, “The women of Zion are arrogant. They walk with their noses in the air, making seductive glances, taking short little steps, jingling the ankle bracelets on their feet.”

Isaiah 61:4

They will rebuild the ancient ruins. They will restore the places destroyed long ago. They will renew the ruined cities, the places destroyed generations ago.

Jeremiah 2:32

A young woman can’t forget her jewelry or a bride her veils. Yet, my people have forgotten me for countless days.

Jeremiah 4:30

You are going to be destroyed! What are you going to do? Why do you dress in red and put on gold jewelry? Why do you wear eye shadow? You are making yourself beautiful for nothing. Your lovers reject you; they want to kill you.

Matthew 11:8

Really, what did you go to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Those who wear fine clothes are in royal palaces.

1 Timothy 2:10

This is what is proper for women who claim to have reverence for God.