1 Timothy 2:10
but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.
BSB
ASV
but (which becometh women professing godliness) through good works.
KJV
But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.
But (which becometh women professing god likeness),.... By which is meant not any particular grace, was it, the fear of God might be designed, and so the Syriac version renders it; nor the whole of internal religion only; nor the form of godliness, or the whole scheme of Gospel truth, which is according to godliness; nor only outward holiness of life and conversation; but the whole of all this, all religion, internal and external, the whole of godliness, both in a doctrinal and in a practical way.
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.
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1 Peter 2:12Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.
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keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.
In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world
For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.
Through
Proverbs 31:31Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her at the gates.
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For when you eat the fruit of your labor, blessings and prosperity will be yours.
For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.
I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church in Cenchrea.
