1 Timothy 2:9

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

And I want the women to make themselves attractive in the right way. Their clothes should be sensible and appropriate. They should not draw attention to themselves with fancy hairstyles or gold jewelry or pearls or expensive clothes.

Cross References

Jeremiah 4:30

Judah, you have been destroyed. So what are you doing now? Why are you putting on your best red dress? Why are you putting on your gold jewelry? Why are you putting on your eye makeup? You make yourself beautiful, but it is a waste of time. Your lovers hate you. They are trying to kill you.

Psalm 149:4

The Lord is happy with his people. He did a wonderful thing for his humble people. He saved them!

Isaiah 3:16

The Lord says, “The women in Zion have become very proud. They walk around with their heads in the air, acting like they are better than other people. They flirt with their eyes and make tinkling sounds with their ankle bracelets as they take their quick little steps.”

Jeremiah 2:32

A young woman does not forget her jewelry. A bride does not forget to wear her wedding dress. But my people have forgotten me too many times to count.

2 Kings 9:30

When Jehu came to Jezreel, Jezebel heard the news. She put her makeup on and fixed her hair. Then she stood by the window and looked out.

Proverbs 7:10

Suddenly, there she was in front of him, dressed like a prostitute. She had plans for him.

Genesis 24:53

Then he gave Rebekah the gifts he brought. He gave her beautiful clothes and gold and silver jewelry. He also gave expensive gifts to her mother and brother.

Isaiah 61:4

Then the old cities that were destroyed will be rebuilt. Those ancient ruins will be made new, as they were in the beginning.

Esther 5:1

On the third day, Esther put on her special robes. Then she stood in the inside area of the king’s palace, in front of the king’s hall. The king was sitting on his throne in the hall, facing the place where people enter the throne room.

Proverbs 31:22

She makes sheets and spreads for the beds, and she wears clothes of fine linen.

Matthew 11:8

Really, what did you expect to see? Someone dressed in fine clothes? Of course not. People who wear fine clothes are all in kings’ palaces.

Proverbs 31:25

She is a strong person, and people respect her. She looks to the future with confidence.

1 Timothy 2:10

But they should make themselves attractive by the good things they do. That is more appropriate for women who say they are devoted to God.