1 Timothy 2:9

New English Translation

Likewise the women are to dress in suitable apparel, with modesty and self-control. Their adornment must not be with braided hair and gold or pearls or expensive clothing,

Cross References

Genesis 24:53

Then he brought out gold, silver jewelry, and clothing and gave them to Rebekah. He also gave valuable gifts to her brother and to her mother.

2 Kings 9:30

Jehu approached Jezreel. When Jezebel heard the news, she put on some eye liner, fixed up her hair, and leaned out the window.

Esther 5:1

It so happened that on the third day Esther put on her royal attire and stood in the inner court of the palace, opposite the king’s quarters. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the palace, opposite the entrance.

Psalm 149:4

For the Lord takes delight in his people; he exalts the oppressed by delivering them.

Proverbs 31:22

She makes for herself coverlets; her clothing is fine linen and purple.

Proverbs 31:25

She is clothed with strength and honor, and she can laugh at the time to come.

Proverbs 7:10

Suddenly a woman came out to meet him! She was dressed like a prostitute and with secret intent.

Isaiah 3:16

The Lord says, “The women of Zion are proud. They walk with their heads high and flirt with their eyes. They skip along and the jewelry on their ankles jingles.

Isaiah 61:4

They will rebuild the perpetual ruins and restore the places that were desolate; they will reestablish the ruined cities, the places that have been desolate since ancient times.

Jeremiah 2:32

Does a young woman forget to put on her jewels? Does a bride forget to put on her bridal attire? But my people have forgotten me for more days than can even be counted.

Jeremiah 4:30

And you, Zion, city doomed to destruction, you accomplish nothing by wearing a beautiful dress, decking yourself out in jewels of gold, and putting on eye shadow! You are making yourself beautiful for nothing. Your lovers spurn you. They want to kill you.

Matthew 11:8

What did you go out to see? A man dressed in fancy clothes? Look, those who wear fancy clothes are in the homes of kings!

1 Timothy 2:10

but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess reverence for God.