1 Timothy 2:9

New Living Translation

And I want women to be modest in their appearance. They should wear decent and appropriate clothing and not draw attention to themselves by the way they fix their hair or by wearing gold or pearls or expensive clothes.

Cross References

Genesis 24:53

Then he brought out silver and gold jewelry and clothing and presented them to Rebekah. He also gave expensive presents to her brother and mother.

2 Kings 9:30

When Jezebel, the queen mother, heard that Jehu had come to Jezreel, she painted her eyelids and fixed her hair and sat at a window.

Esther 5:1

On the third day of the fast, Esther put on her royal robes and entered the inner court of the palace, just across from the king’s hall. The king was sitting on his royal throne, facing the entrance.

Psalm 149:4

For the Lord delights in his people; he crowns the humble with victory.

Proverbs 31:22

She makes her own bedspreads. She dresses in fine linen and purple gowns.

Proverbs 31:25

She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.

Proverbs 7:10

The woman approached him, seductively dressed and sly of heart.

Isaiah 3:16

The Lord says, “Beautiful Zion is haughty: craning her elegant neck, flirting with her eyes, walking with dainty steps, tinkling her ankle bracelets.

Isaiah 61:4

They will rebuild the ancient ruins, repairing cities destroyed long ago. They will revive them, though they have been deserted for many generations.

Jeremiah 2:32

Does a young woman forget her jewelry, or a bride her wedding dress? Yet for years on end my people have forgotten me.

Jeremiah 4:30

What are you doing, you who have been plundered? Why do you dress up in beautiful clothing and put on gold jewelry? Why do you brighten your eyes with mascara? Your primping will do you no good! The allies who were your lovers despise you and seek to kill you.

Matthew 11:8

Or were you expecting to see a man dressed in expensive clothes? No, people with expensive clothes live in palaces.

1 Timothy 2:10

For women who claim to be devoted to God should make themselves attractive by the good things they do.