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True Adornment is Action
Scholars unanimously agree that Paul presents a clear contrast: instead of focusing on external adornment like expensive clothes and jewelry (v. 9), women who profess faith should adorn themselves with good works. Commentator John Gill explains that good works don't make a person a Christian, but they beautifully 'adorn' their profession of faith, making their inner commitment visible.
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1 Timothy
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Timothy 2:10
18th Century
Theologian
But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works. That is, it is not appropriate for women who profess to be followers of t…
AT Robertson
On 1 Timothy 2:10
Becometh (πρεπε). Old word for seemly. Paul wishes women to wear "becoming" clothes, but θεοσεβειαν (godliness, from θεοσεβης,[Ref…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Timothy 2:10
19th Century
Bishop
But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.—That is to say, “Let them adorn themselves in that which is befitting wom…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Timothy 2:10
In v.8 Paul desires that men pray; in v.9 he has some instructions for women and how they should conduct themselves in church services.
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John Calvin
On 1 Timothy 2:10
16th Century
Theologian
Which becometh women; for undoubtedly the dress of a virtuous and godly woman must differ from that of a prostitute. What he has laid down…
John Gill
On 1 Timothy 2:10
17th Century
Pastor
But (which becometh women professing god likeness) By which is meant not any particular grace, was it, the fear of God mi…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Timothy 2:8–15
17th Century
Minister
Under the gospel, prayer is not to be confined to any one particular house of prayer, but men must pray everywhere. We must pray in our closets, pr…