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1 Timothy 2:9-10
King James Version
1 Timothy 2:9-10
King James Version
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;
10 But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.
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1 Timothy 2:9-10
New International Version
1 Timothy 2:9-10
New International Version
9 I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes,(A) 10 but with good deeds,(B) appropriate for women who profess to worship God.
1 Timothy 2:9-10
English Standard Version
1 Timothy 2:9-10
English Standard Version
9 likewise also (A)that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, 10 (B)but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works.
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1 Timothy 2:9-10
Christian Standard Bible
1 Timothy 2:9-10
Christian Standard Bible
9 Also, the women are to dress themselves in modest clothing,(A) with decency and good sense, not with elaborate hairstyles, gold,(B) pearls, or expensive apparel, 10 but with good works,(C) as is proper for women who profess to worship God.
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1 Timothy 2:9-10
New American Standard Bible 1995
1 Timothy 2:9-10
New American Standard Bible 1995
Women Instructed
9 Likewise, I want (A)women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, [a]modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly garments, 10 but rather by means of good works, as is proper for women making a claim to godliness.
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- 1 Timothy 2:9 Lit with modesty
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