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NASB | 1 Timothy 2:9 Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly garments, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Timothy 2:9 Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves modestly and appropriately and discreetly in proper clothing, not with [elaborately] braided hair and gold or pearls or expensive clothes, |
Bible Question: In 1 Timothy 2:9, it says that women should not wear braided hair, gold or pearls. Why is this not being obeyed today? |
Bible Answer: Q: In 1 Timothy 2:9, it says that women should not wear braided hair, gold or pearls. Why is this not being obeyed today? A: Your question is one that is frequently asked and deserves a reply. Nothing in my reply is intended to be critical of you or your question. 1 Pet 3:3 Your adornment must not be merely external--braiding the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or putting on dresses; If this verse prohibits women from braiding the hair and wearing gold jewelry, then it also prohibits them from putting on dresses. Does it not? Why is this not being obeyed today? Please read the verse in 1 Peter 3. Also notice the use of the word "merely" in the verse. |