1 Timothy 2:9-10
What is written? (ESV)
likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works.
What does it say?
…likewise women should present themselves in respectable clothing showing modesty and self-control. Their character should be displayed not with fancy hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing, but with good works as a woman professing godliness.
What is its immediate context?
Paul, appointed as preacher and apostle in “faith and truth” (vs 7), is instructing the young preacher Timothy in various matters of his personal faith, and in this chapter turns specifically to instructions for members of the church. He starts with more universal instruction (vss 1-6) before turning to specific roles within local assemblies. First for men (vs 8), women (vss 9-15), elders (3:1-7), and deacons (3:8-13).
How 1 Timothy 2:9-10 is applied across Bible answers
What does saved through childbearing mean (1 Timothy 2:15)?
The beginning of Paul's address to women in the church/assembly (e.g. Christian women) highlights their appropriate presentation and behavior.
