But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.
but (which becometh women professing godliness) through good works.
but--which becometh women professing godly piety--through good works.
but, what becomes women making profession of the fear ofGod, by good works.
1 Timothy — Paul's first pastoral letter to his son in the faith. Guarding the deposit: sound doctrine, church order, pastoral responsibility.
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For you are going to pray, not to dance. Why then do you contrive braiding of the hair on your head, curling locks, hanging precious stones here, surrounding yourself with them on all sides there, and attaching still others to your shoes — what is …
Theophylact of Ohrid· Commentary on 1 Timothy, 1107patristic
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.
John Gill· Exposition of the New Testament (1746-1748)reformed
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.
Adam Clarke· Commentary on the Bible, 1832evangelical
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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.
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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.
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For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.
Strength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh at the days to come.
In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
Conduct 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.
Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes,
But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.
I know your deeds—your love, your faith, your service, your perseverance—and your latter deeds are greater than your first.
In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.
Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her at the gates.
This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.
Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness
and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;
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