1 Timothy 2:9

New Century Version

Also, women should wear proper clothes that show respect and self-control, not using braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes.

Cross References

Genesis 24:53

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

2 Kings 9:30

When Jehu came to Jezreel, Jezebel heard about it. She put on her eye makeup and fixed her hair. Then she looked out the window.

Esther 5:1

On the third day Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner courtyard of the king’s palace, facing the king’s hall. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the hall, facing the doorway.

Psalm 149:4

The Lord is pleased with his people; he saves the humble.

Proverbs 31:22

She makes coverings for herself; her clothes are made of linen and other expensive material.

Proverbs 31:25

She is strong and is respected by the people. She looks forward to the future with joy.

Proverbs 7:10

Then the woman approached him, dressed like a prostitute and planning to trick him.

Isaiah 3:16

The Lord says, “The women of Jerusalem are proud. They walk around with their heads held high, and they flirt with their eyes. They take quick, short steps, making noise with their ankle bracelets.”

Isaiah 61:4

They will rebuild the old ruins and restore the places destroyed long ago. They will repair the ruined cities that were destroyed for so long.

Jeremiah 2:32

A young woman does not forget her jewelry, and a bride does not forget the decorations for her dress. But my people have forgotten me for more days than can be counted.

Jeremiah 4:30

Judah, you destroyed nation, what are you doing? Why do you put on your finest dress and decorate yourself with gold jewelry? Why do you put color around your eyes? You make yourself beautiful, but it is all useless. Your lovers hate you; they want to kill you.

Matthew 11:8

What did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear fine clothes live in kings’ palaces.

1 Timothy 2:10

Instead, they should do good deeds, which is right for women who say they worship God.