1 Timothy 2:9
1 Timothy 2:9
“In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;”
King James Version (KJV)
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What Does 1 Timothy 2:9 Mean?
Just as men are to pray in peace, women are to come adorned with modesty and good sense, not with extravagant hairstyles, jewels, or costly clothing meant to draw attention.
The concern is the heart behind appearance. Lavish display can feed pride and division within the gathered church. Paul calls for a quiet dignity that does not flaunt wealth, freeing attention for worship and for one another.
In the Original Language
aidos (αἰδώς), 'shamefacedness' -- a modest reverence and sense of honor in conduct.