Charles Ellicott Commentary 1 Timothy 2:10

"but (which becometh women professing godliness) through good works." — 1 Timothy 2:10 (ASV)

But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.—That is to say, “Let them adorn themselves in that which is befitting women who profess godliness—namely, in good works.” The Apostle, still speaking of women’s true part in public divine service—urges that their works should be in accord with their words of prayer—tells them that a woman’s truest and most beautiful ornament consisted in those tender works of mercy and compassion—her particular domain—in other words, that they, like Dorcas of Joppa, whose praise is in the Book of Life, should be full of good works and alms deeds (Acts 9:36).