1 Timothy 2:10

KJV1611 – Modern English

But what is proper for women professing godliness, with good works.

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  • Acts 9:36 : 36 Now there was in Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did.
  • Acts 9:39 : 39 Then Peter arose and went with them. When he had come, they brought him to the upper room. And all the widows stood by him weeping, showing the coats and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them.
  • Eph 2:10 : 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God has before ordained that we should walk in them.
  • 1 Tim 5:6-9 : 6 But she who lives in pleasure is dead while she lives. 7 And these things command, that they may be blameless. 8 But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. 9 Do not let a widow be taken into the number under sixty years old, having been the wife of one man, 10 Well reported for good works: if she has brought up children, if she has lodged strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.
  • Titus 2:14 : 14 Who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for Himself a special people, zealous for good works.
  • Titus 3:8 : 8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.
  • 1 Pet 2:12 : 12 Having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation.
  • 1 Pet 3:3-5 : 3 Let your beauty not be the outward adornment of braiding hair, wearing gold, or putting on apparel; 4 But let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God. 5 For in this manner, in former times, the holy women who trusted in God also adorned themselves, being submissive to their own husbands:
  • 2 Pet 1:6-8 : 6 And to knowledge self-control; and to self-control patience; and to patience godliness; 7 And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness love. 8 For if these things are in you and abound, they make you that you shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
  • 2 Pet 3:11 : 11 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in all holy conduct and godliness,
  • Rev 2:19 : 19 I know your works, love, service, faith, and your patience; and as for your works, the last are more than the first.
  • Prov 31:31 : 31 Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates.

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  • 1 Tim 2:8-9
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    8 I desire, therefore, that people pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without anger and doubting.

    9 In the same way, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing;

  • Titus 2:1-5
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    1 But speak the things that are fitting for sound doctrine:

    2 That the older men be sober, dignified, temperate, sound in faith, in love, in patience.

    3 The older women likewise, that they be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not addicted to much wine, teachers of good things;

    4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,

    5 To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed.

  • 1 Pet 3:1-6
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    1 In the same way, you wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that if any do not obey the word, they may also be won without a word by the conduct of their wives;

    2 While they observe your pure conduct with reverence.

    3 Let your beauty not be the outward adornment of braiding hair, wearing gold, or putting on apparel;

    4 But let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.

    5 For in this manner, in former times, the holy women who trusted in God also adorned themselves, being submissive to their own husbands:

    6 Just as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, whose daughters you are if you do good and are not afraid with any fear.

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    11 Let a woman learn in silence with all submission.

    12 But I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man, but to be silent.

  • 10 Well reported for good works: if she has brought up children, if she has lodged strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.

  • Titus 2:7-10
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    7 In all things showing yourself a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, dignity, sincerity,

    8 Sound speech that cannot be condemned; that he who is of the opposite side may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you.

    9 Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things, not answering back;

    10 Not pilfering, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things.

  • 15 Nevertheless she will be saved in childbearing if they continue in faith and love and holiness, with self-control.

  • 8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.

  • 11 In the same way, their wives must be dignified, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.

  • 1 Tim 5:2-3
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    2 The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.

    3 Honor widows who are truly widows.

  • 1 Tim 4:7-8
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    7 But refuse profane and old wives' tales, and exercise yourself rather unto godliness.

    8 For bodily exercise profits little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.

  • 15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

  • 14 Therefore I desire that the younger women marry, bear children, manage the house, give no opportunity to the adversary to speak reproachfully.

  • 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God has before ordained that we should walk in them.

  • 12 Having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation.

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    30 Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.

    31 Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates.

  • 13 Judge for yourselves: is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered?

  • 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior;

  • 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly desires, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world;

  • 15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

  • 16 They profess to know God, but in works they deny Him, being abominable, disobedient, and disqualified for every good work.

  • 2 Tim 3:5-6
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    5 Having a form of godliness but denying its power. From such turn away.

    6 For of this sort are those who creep into households and lead captive gullible women loaded with sins, led away by various lusts,

  • 10 Finding out what is acceptable to the Lord.

  • 34 Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says.

  • 18 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

  • 10 That you might walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing him, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

  • 17 That the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for all good works.

  • 14 And let our people also learn to engage in good deeds to meet pressing needs, that they may not be unfruitful.

  • 1 Cor 11:5-6
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    5 But every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head, for that is the same as if she were shaved.

    6 For if a woman is not covered, let her be shorn; but if it is a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaved, let her be covered.

  • 11 But you, O man of God, flee these things; and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness.

  • 25 Strength and honor are her clothing, and she shall rejoice in time to come.