1Ti 2:9 | MHM | STEP | Paul's Charge to Females In this section, Paul gives instructions to Christian women about how they should behave, dress, and learn. He encourages modesty, good works, and a gentle, respectful attitude. Paul also explains why women should not take authority over men in the church, using examples from creation and the story of Adam and Eve. He ends with a word of hope and encouragement for women who continue in faith and godliness. v. 9 : Paul says that women should adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array . Christian women should not focus on fancy or expensive clothes, but on being modest and self-controlled. Their best “clothing” is good works, which are precious in God’s eyes.

‏ 1 Timothy 2:9

Paul's Charge to Females

In this section, Paul gives instructions to Christian women about how they should behave, dress, and learn. He encourages modesty, good works, and a gentle, respectful attitude. Paul also explains why women should not take authority over men in the church, using examples from creation and the story of Adam and Eve. He ends with a word of hope and encouragement for women who continue in faith and godliness.

v. 9: Paul says that women should adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array . Christian women should not focus on fancy or expensive clothes, but on being modest and self-controlled. Their best “clothing” is good works, which are precious in God’s eyes.