1 Timothy 2:10

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but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess reverence for God.

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  • Acts 9:36 : 36 Peter Raises Dorcas Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha(which in translation means Dorcas). She was continually doing good deeds and acts of charity.
  • Acts 9:39 : 39 So Peter got up and went with them, and when he arrived they brought him to the upper room. All the widows stood beside him, crying and showing him the tunics and other clothing Dorcas used to make while she was with them.
  • Eph 2:10 : 10 For we are his creative work, having been created in Christ Jesus for good works that God prepared beforehand so we can do them.
  • 1 Tim 5:6-9 : 6 But the one who lives for pleasure is dead even while she lives. 7 Reinforce these commands, so that they will be beyond reproach. 8 But if someone does not provide for his own, especially his own family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. 9 No widow should be put on the list unless she is at least sixty years old, was the wife of one husband, 10 and has a reputation for good works: as one who has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in distress– as one who has exhibited all kinds of good works.
  • Titus 2:14 : 14 He gave himself for us to set us free from every kind of lawlessness and to purify for himself a people who are truly his, who are eager to do good.
  • Titus 3:8 : 8 Summary of the Letter This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.
  • 1 Pet 2:12 : 12 and maintain good conduct among the non-Christians, so that though they now malign you as wrongdoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God when he appears.
  • 1 Pet 3:3-5 : 3 Let your beauty not be external– the braiding of hair and wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes– 4 but the inner person of the heart, the lasting beauty of a gentle and tranquil spirit, which is precious in God’s sight. 5 For in the same way the holy women who hoped in God long ago adorned themselves by being subject to their husbands,
  • 2 Pet 1:6-8 : 6 to knowledge, self-control; to self-control, perseverance; to perseverance, godliness; 7 to godliness, brotherly affection; to brotherly affection, unselfish love. 8 For if these things are really yours and are continually increasing, they will keep you from becoming ineffective and unproductive in your pursuit of knowing our Lord Jesus Christ more intimately.
  • 2 Pet 3:11 : 11 Since all these things are to melt away in this manner, what sort of people must we be, conducting our lives in holiness and godliness,
  • Rev 2:19 : 19 ‘I know your deeds: your love, faith, service, and steadfast endurance. In fact, your more recent deeds are greater than your earlier ones.
  • Prov 31:31 : 31 Give her credit for what she has accomplished, and let her works praise her in the city gates.

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    8So I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or dispute.

    9Conduct of Women Likewise the women are to dress in suitable apparel, with modesty and self-control. Their adornment must not be with braided hair and gold or pearls or expensive clothing,

  • Titus 2:1-5
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    1Conduct Consistent with Sound Teaching But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with sound teaching.

    2Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in endurance.

    3Older women likewise are to exhibit behavior fitting for those who are holy, not slandering, not slaves to excessive drinking, but teaching what is good.

    4In this way they will train the younger women to love their husbands, to love their children,

    5to be self-controlled, pure, fulfilling their duties at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the message of God may not be discredited.

  • 1 Pet 3:1-6
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    1Wives and Husbands In the same way, wives, be subject to your own husbands. Then, even if some are disobedient to the word, they will be won over without a word by the way you live,

    2when they see your pure and reverent conduct.

    3Let your beauty not be external– the braiding of hair and wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes–

    4but the inner person of the heart, the lasting beauty of a gentle and tranquil spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.

    5For in the same way the holy women who hoped in God long ago adorned themselves by being subject to their husbands,

    6like Sarah who obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. You become her children when you do what is good and have no fear in doing so.

  • 1 Tim 2:11-12
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    11A woman must learn quietly with all submissiveness.

    12But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man. She must remain quiet.

  • 1 Tim 5:10
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    10and has a reputation for good works: as one who has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in distress– as one who has exhibited all kinds of good works.

  • Titus 2:7-10
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    7showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

    8and a sound message that cannot be criticized, so that any opponent will be at a loss, because he has nothing evil to say about us.

    9Slaves are to be subject to their own masters in everything, to do what is wanted and not talk back,

    10not pilfering, but showing all good faith, in order to bring credit to the teaching of God our Savior in everything.

  • 1 Tim 2:15
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    15But she will be delivered through childbearing, if she continues in faith and love and holiness with self-control.

  • Titus 3:8
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    8Summary of the Letter This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.

  • 1 Tim 3:11
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    11Likewise also their wives must be dignified, not slanderous, temperate, faithful in every respect.

  • 1 Tim 5:2-3
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    2older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters– with complete purity.

    3Honor widows who are truly in need.

  • 1 Tim 4:7-8
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    7But reject those myths fit only for the godless and gullible, and train yourself for godliness.

    8For“physical exercise has some value, but godliness is valuable in every way. It holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.”

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    15For God wants you to silence the ignorance of foolish people by doing good.

  • 1 Tim 5:14
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    14So I want younger women to marry, raise children, and manage a household, in order to give the adversary no opportunity to vilify us.

  • Eph 2:10
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    10For we are his creative work, having been created in Christ Jesus for good works that God prepared beforehand so we can do them.

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    12and maintain good conduct among the non-Christians, so that though they now malign you as wrongdoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God when he appears.

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    30Charm is deceitful and beauty is fleeting. A woman who fears the LORD– she makes herself praiseworthy.

    31Give her credit for what she has accomplished, and let her works praise her in the city gates.

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

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    3Such prayer for all is good and welcomed before God our Savior,

  • Titus 2:12
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    12It trains us to reject godless ways and worldly desires and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,

  • 2 Tim 2:15
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    15Make every effort to present yourself before God as a proven worker who does not need to be ashamed, teaching the message of truth accurately.

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    16They profess to know God but with their deeds they deny him, since they are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.

  • 2 Tim 3:5-6
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    5They will maintain the outward appearance of religion but will have repudiated its power. So avoid people like these.

    6For some of these insinuate themselves into households and captivate weak women who are overwhelmed with sins and led along by various passions.

  • Eph 5:10
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    10trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.

  • 1 Cor 14:34
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    34the women should be silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak. Rather, let them be in submission, as in fact the law says.

  • Col 3:18
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    18Exhortation to Households Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

  • Col 1:10
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    10so that you may live worthily of the Lord and please him in all respects– bearing fruit in every good deed, growing in the knowledge of God,

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    17that the person dedicated to God may be capable and equipped for every good work.

  • Titus 3:14
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    14Here is another way that our people can learn to engage in good works to meet pressing needs and so not be unfruitful.

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    5But any woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered disgraces her head, for it is one and the same thing as having a shaved head.

    6For if a woman will not cover her head, she should cut off her hair. But if it is disgraceful for a woman to have her hair cut off or her head shaved, she should cover her head.

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    11But you, as a person dedicated to God, keep away from all that. Instead pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.

  • Prov 31:25
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    25her clothing was strong and splendid; and she laughed at the time to come.