Women Dressing

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;

The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman’s garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the Lord thy 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 →

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 every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven. — read the full passage →

Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.

Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. — read the full passage →

For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered.

Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.

What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? — read the full passage →

Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.

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.

Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour; — read the full passage →

In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, — read the full passage →

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

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

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: — read the full passage →

Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren; — read the full passage →

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

As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother’s way.

So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

Unto Adam also and to his wife did the Lord God make coats of skins, and clothed them.

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

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

I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean.

Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: — read the full passage →

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.

While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear. — 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.

But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.

Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the Lord.

And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot, and subtil of 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 →

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

That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour;

And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin.

Thou shalt not wear a garment of divers sorts, as of woollen and linen together.

Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.

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.

That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.

I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

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.

Moreover the Lord saith, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with their feet: — read the full passage →

The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife.

Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? — read the full passage →

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John: — read the full passage →

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

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. — read the full passage →

My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. — read the full passage →

A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →

And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons.

Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

Master, which is the great commandment in the law? — read the full passage →

Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.

For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels.

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

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Let not then your good be evil spoken of:

For she doted upon their paramours, whose flesh is as the flesh of asses, and whose issue is like the issue of horses.

For as the woman is of the man, even so is the man also by the woman; but all things of God.

Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.

For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.

A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.

But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God.

Again the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, — read the full passage →

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?

And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.

Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.

He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.

Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. — read the full passage →

Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.

Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; — read the full passage →

For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man.

Hast thou faith? have it to thyself before God. Happy is he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth.

For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.

And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female, — read the full passage →

At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus, — read the full passage →

Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary: — read the full passage →

Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him?

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. — read the full passage →

Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. — read the full passage →

Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; — read the full passage →

According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.

All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.