Costly Array

In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;

Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;

But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

And he began to speak unto them by parables. A certain man planted a vineyard, and set an hedge about it, and digged a place for the winefat, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country. — read the full passage →

Abstain from all appearance of evil.

Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. — read the full passage →

Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. — read the full passage →

But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; — read the full passage →

I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. — read the full passage →

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; — read the full passage →

Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord.

This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; — read the full passage →

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.

To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.

In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; — read the full passage →

Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.

Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. — read the full passage →

There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. — read the full passage →

But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering.

Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. — read the full passage →

And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury. — read the full passage →

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day. — read the full passage →

But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

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

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; — read the full passage →

Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered? — read the full passage →

But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.

It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, — read the full passage →

Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. — read the full passage →

When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John, — read the full passage →

And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods. — read the full passage →

But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:

After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come. — read the full passage →

And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him. — read the full passage →

And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat. — read the full passage →

And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years.

Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, — read the full passage →

And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here! — read the full passage →

Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. — read the full passage →

And his disciples say unto him, Whence should we have so much bread in the wilderness, as to fill so great a multitude?

Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel.

But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.

Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.