1 Timothy 2:10

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

but (which becometh women professing godliness) through good works.

Bible in Basic English

But clothed with good works, as is right for women who are living in the fear of God.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But as it becometh women professing godliness, with good works.

Free Bible Version

but by the good things they do—as is appropriate for women who claim to follow God.

Geneva Bible 1599

But (as becommeth women that professe the feare of God) with good workes.

King James (Authorized) Version

But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.

Plain English Version

This is more important. They have to do good things for other people, so that everyone will see that they are women that really know God.

Translation for Translators

Instead, they should be doing things that women who ◄claim to/say that they► worship God should do; that is, they should be doing good deeds.

Unlocked Literal Bible

I want them to dress with what is appropriate for women who profess godliness through good works.

Noah Webster Bible

But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.

World English Bible

but with good works, which is appropriate for women professing godliness.

Young's Literal Translation

but — which becometh women professing godly piety — through good works.

Context

Instructions to Women

⁹Likewise, I want the women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty, and with self-control, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes,¹⁰but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.

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Summary

In 1 Timothy 2:10, Paul instructs women to adorn themselves with good works, rather than focusing solely on outward appearance. This verse emphasizes the importance of inner beauty and character over external adornment. Paul encourages women to demonstrate their faith through acts of kindness, service, and righteousness, reflecting a heart that is devoted to God. By prioritizing spiritual growth and virtuous behavior, women can positively impact their families, communities, and the Kingdom of God.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

But (which becometh, etc. - That is: Good works are the only ornaments with which women professing Christianity should seek to be adorned. The Jewish matrons were accustomed to cry to the bride: "There is no need of paint, no need of antimony, no need of braided hair; she herself is most beautiful." The eastern women use a preparation of antimony, which they apply both to the eyes and eyelids, and by which the eye itself acquires a wonderful lustre.