1 Timothy 2:9

Legacy Standard Bible

Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, with modesty and self-restraint, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly clothing,

Cross References

Genesis 24:53

The servant brought out articles of silver and articles of gold, and garments, and gave them to Rebekah; he also gave precious things to her brother and to her mother.

2 Kings 9:30

Then Jehu came to Jezreel, and Jezebel heard of it and she painted her eyes and adorned her head and looked out the window.

Esther 5:1

Now it happened on the third day, that Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the king’s house in front of the king’s rooms, and the king was sitting on his royal throne in the throne room, opposite the entrance to his house.

Psalm 149:4

For Yahweh takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the afflicted ones with salvation.

Proverbs 31:22

She makes coverings for herself; Her clothing is fine linen and purple.

Proverbs 31:25

Strength and majesty are her clothing, And she smiles at the future.

Proverbs 7:10

And behold, a woman comes to meet him, Dressed as a harlot and cunning of heart.

Isaiah 3:16

Moreover, Yahweh said, “Because the daughters of Zion are haughty And walk with outstretched necks and seductive eyes, And go along with mincing steps And tinkle the bangles on their feet,

Isaiah 61:4

¶Then they will rebuild the ancient waste places; They will raise up the former desolations; And they will make new the ruined cities, The desolations from generation to generation.

Jeremiah 2:32

“Can a virgin forget her ornaments, Or a bride her attire? Yet My people have forgotten Me Days without number.

Jeremiah 4:30

And you, O devastated one, what will you do? Although you dress in scarlet, Although you decorate yourself with ornaments of gold, Although you enlarge your eyes with paint, In vain you make yourself beautiful. Your lovers despise you; They seek your life.

Matthew 11:8

But what did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ palaces!

1 Timothy 2:10

but rather by means of good works, as is proper for women professing godliness.