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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;

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But (which becometh women professing god likeness),.... By which is meant not any particular grace, was it, the fear of God might be designed, and so the Syriac version renders it; nor the whole of…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

In like manner also - That is, with the same propriety; with the same regard to what religion demands. The apostle had stated particularly the duty of men in public worship 1Ti 2:8, and he now…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

In like manner also - That is, he wills or commands what follows, as he had commanded what went before.

That women adorn themselves - Και τας γυναικας ες καταστολῃ κοσμιῳ. The apostle seems to refer…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Timothy 2:9-15

I. Here is a charge, that women who profess the Christian religion should be modest, sober, silent, and submissive, as becomes their place. 1. They must be very modest in their apparel, not affecting…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

In like manner also, that women adorn themselves The point of likeness consists in the fitting attitude of men and of women towards Public Worship and Common Prayer; for men, to lead in prayer with…