Verse 5

And these were the ornaments of the holy women of the past, whose hope was in God, being ruled by their husbands:

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Tim 5:5 : 5 Now she who is truly a widow and without family puts her hope in God, giving herself to prayer day and night.
  • Titus 2:3-4 : 3 That old women are to be self-respecting in behaviour, not saying evil of others, not given to taking much wine, teachers of that which is good, 4 Training the younger women to have love for their husbands and children,
  • Heb 11:11 : 11 And by faith Sarah herself had power to give birth, when she was very old, because she had faith in him who gave his word;
  • 1 Pet 3:2-4 : 2 When they see your holy behaviour in the fear of God. 3 Do not let your ornaments be those of the body such as dressing of the hair, or putting on of jewels of gold or fair clothing; 4 But let them be those of the unseen man of the heart, the ever-shining ornament of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great price in the eyes of God.
  • 1 Tim 5:10 : 10 And if witness is given of her good works; if she has had the care of children, if she has been kind to travellers, washing the feet of the saints, helping those who are in trouble, giving herself to good works.
  • 1 Sam 2:1 : 1 And Hannah, in prayer before the Lord, said, My heart is glad in the Lord, my horn is lifted up in the Lord: my mouth is open wide over my haters; because my joy is in your salvation.
  • Prov 31:10 : 10 Who may make discovery of a woman of virtue? For her price is much higher than jewels.
  • Prov 31:30 : 30 Fair looks are a deceit, and a beautiful form is of no value; but a woman who has the fear of the Lord is to be praised.
  • Jer 49:11 : 11 Put in my care your children who have no father, and I will keep them safe; and let your widows put their faith in me.
  • Luke 2:37 : 37 She had been a widow for eighty-four years); she was in the Temple at all times, worshipping with prayers and going without food, night and day.
  • Luke 8:2-3 : 2 And certain women who had been made free from evil spirits and diseases, Mary named Magdalene, from whom seven evil spirits had gone out, 3 And Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's chief house-servant, and Susanna and a number of others, who gave him of their wealth for his needs.
  • Acts 1:14 : 14 And they all with one mind gave themselves up to prayer, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.
  • Acts 9:36 : 36 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, that is, Dorcas: this woman was given to good works and acts of mercy at all times.
  • 1 Tim 2:10 : 10 But clothed with good works, as is right for women who are living in the fear of God.
  • 1 Tim 2:15 : 15 But if they go on in faith and love and holy self-control, she will be kept safe at the time of childbirth.