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Proper Dress

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1 Timothy 2:9

In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety; not just with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing;

Romans 12:1

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.

1 Timothy 2:9–10

In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety; not just with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing; — read the full passage →

1 Timothy 2:8–10

I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting. — read the full passage →

1 Peter 3:3–4

Let your beauty be not just the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on fine clothing; — read the full passage →

Galatians 5:19

Now the works of the flesh are obvious, which are: adultery, sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness,

Romans 12:2

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Matthew 5:28

but I tell you that everyone who gazes at a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart.

1 Peter 3:1–4

In the same way, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; so that, even if any don’t obey the Word, they may be won by the behavior of their wives without a word; — read the full passage →

Matthew 22:11

But when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man who didn’t have on wedding clothing,

Titus 2:4–5

that they may train the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, — read the full passage →

Titus 2:3–5

and that older women likewise be reverent in behavior, not slanderers nor enslaved to much wine, teachers of that which is good; — read the full passage →

Romans 14:21

It is good to not eat meat, drink wine, nor do anything by which your brother stumbles, is offended, or is made weak.

Matthew 5:14–16

You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can’t be hidden. — read the full passage →

James 2:1–9

My brothers, don’t hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ of glory with partiality. — read the full passage →

Revelation 3:18

I counsel you to buy from me gold refined by fire, that you may become rich; and white garments, that you may clothe yourself, and that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and eye salve to anoint your eyes, that you may see.

1 Peter 3:2–5

seeing your pure behavior in fear. — read the full passage →

1 Timothy 2:8

I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting.

Ephesians 6:1

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.

1 Corinthians 11:4–7

Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonors his head. — read the full passage →

1 Corinthians 6:19–20

Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God? You are not your own, — read the full passage →

Romans 13:14

But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, for its lusts.

Acts 17:10–11

The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Beroea. When they arrived, they went into the Jewish synagogue. — read the full passage →

John 3:4

Nicodemus said to him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb, and be born?”

Revelation 17:4

The woman was dressed in purple and scarlet, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having in her hand a golden cup full of abominations and the impurities of the sexual immorality of the earth.

1 Peter 3:4

but in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God very precious.

1 Peter 3:3–5

Let your beauty be not just the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on fine clothing; — read the full passage →

1 Timothy 2:10

but (which becomes women professing godliness) with good works.

Colossians 3:20

Children, obey your parents in all things, for this pleases the Lord.

1 Corinthians 11:15

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

Romans 14:1–23

Now accept one who is weak in faith, but not for disputes over opinions. — read the full passage →

1 Peter 3:3

Let your beauty be not just the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on fine clothing;

James 2:1–10

My brothers, don’t hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ of glory with partiality. — read the full passage →

Matthew 11:8

But what did you go out to see? A man in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in king’s houses.

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