Titus 2:5 to be sensible, pure, makers of a home [where God is honored], good-natured, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishono...

2:5 AMP

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Amplified Bible - to be sensible, pure, makers of a home [where God is honored], good-natured, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.
新标点和合本 - 谨守，贞洁，料理家务，待人有恩，顺服自己的丈夫，免得　神的道理被毁谤。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 克己，贞洁，理家，善良，顺服自己的丈夫，免得上帝的道被毁谤。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 克己，贞洁，理家，善良，顺服自己的丈夫，免得　神的道被毁谤。
当代译本 - 自制、贞洁、持家、和善、顺服丈夫，免得上帝的道被人毁谤。
圣经新译本 - 并且自律、贞洁、理家、善良、顺从自己的丈夫，免得　神的道受毁谤。
中文标准译本 - 自律、贞洁、善理家务、良善、服从自己的丈夫，免得神的话语受到亵渎。
现代标点和合本 - 谨守，贞洁，料理家务，待人有恩，顺服自己的丈夫，免得神的道理被毁谤。
和合本（拼音版） - 谨守、贞洁，料理家务，待人有恩，顺服自己的丈夫，免得上帝的道理被毁谤。
New International Version - to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God.
New International Reader's Version - The younger women must control themselves and be pure. They must take good care of their homes. They must be kind. They must follow the lead of their husbands. Then no one will be able to speak evil things against God’s word.
English Standard Version - to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled.
New Living Translation - to live wisely and be pure, to work in their homes, to do good, and to be submissive to their husbands. Then they will not bring shame on the word of God.
Christian Standard Bible - to be self-controlled, pure, workers at home, kind, and in submission to their husbands, so that God’s word will not be slandered.
New American Standard Bible - to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.
New King James Version - to be discreet, chaste, homemakers, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed.
American Standard Version - to be sober-minded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed:
King James Version - To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.
New English Translation - to be self-controlled, pure, fulfilling their duties at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the message of God may not be discredited.
World English Bible - to be sober minded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that God’s word may not be blasphemed.
新標點和合本 - 謹守，貞潔，料理家務，待人有恩，順服自己的丈夫，免得神的道理被毀謗。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 克己，貞潔，理家，善良，順服自己的丈夫，免得上帝的道被毀謗。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 克己，貞潔，理家，善良，順服自己的丈夫，免得　神的道被毀謗。
當代譯本 - 自制、貞潔、持家、和善、順服丈夫，免得上帝的道被人毀謗。
聖經新譯本 - 並且自律、貞潔、理家、善良、順從自己的丈夫，免得　神的道受毀謗。
呂振中譯本 - 克己、貞潔、能理家、好慈善、順服自己的丈夫，免得上帝之道受謗讟。
中文標準譯本 - 自律、貞潔、善理家務、良善、服從自己的丈夫，免得神的話語受到褻瀆。
現代標點和合本 - 謹守，貞潔，料理家務，待人有恩，順服自己的丈夫，免得神的道理被毀謗。
文理和合譯本 - 貞正、清潔、善良、操作於家、服從其夫、免上帝之道見謗、
文理委辦譯本 - 必廉節貞靜、處內懿行、毋違夫子、免人謗讟上帝道、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 自制、貞潔、守家、善良、順服其夫、免天主之道被人毀謗、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 嫻靜貞潔、躬操井臼、待人和藹、毋違夫子、庶幾天主聖教、不致為人詬病。
Nueva Versión Internacional - a ser sensatas y puras, cuidadosas del hogar, bondadosas y sumisas a sus esposos, para que no se hable mal de la palabra de Dios.
현대인의 성경 - 절제하며 순결하고 부지런히 집안 일을 하며 친절하고 자기 남편에게 복종하라고 교훈할 수 있을 것입니다. 이것은 하나님의 말씀이 비난을 받지 않게 하려는 것입니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - быть благоразумными, целомудренными, быть хорошими хозяйками, быть добрыми и послушными своим мужьям, чтобы Божье слово не было опорочено.
Восточный перевод - быть благоразумными, целомудренными, быть хорошими хозяйками, быть добрыми и послушными своим мужьям, чтобы слово Всевышнего не было опорочено.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - быть благоразумными, целомудренными, быть хорошими хозяйками, быть добрыми и послушными своим мужьям, чтобы слово Аллаха не было опорочено.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - быть благоразумными, целомудренными, быть хорошими хозяйками, быть добрыми и послушными своим мужьям, чтобы слово Всевышнего не было опорочено.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - à agir de manière réfléchie et pure, à assumer leurs tâches domestiques, à faire preuve de bonté et à être soumises à leur mari. Ainsi la Parole de Dieu ne sera pas discréditée.
Nestle Aland 28 - σώφρονας ἁγνὰς οἰκουργοὺς ἀγαθάς, ὑποτασσομένας τοῖς ἰδίοις ἀνδράσιν, ἵνα μὴ ὁ λόγος τοῦ θεοῦ βλασφημῆται.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - σώφρονας, ἁγνάς, οἰκουργούς, ἀγαθάς, ὑποτασσομένας τοῖς ἰδίοις ἀνδράσιν, ἵνα μὴ ὁ λόγος τοῦ Θεοῦ βλασφημῆται.
Nova Versão Internacional - a serem prudentes e puras, a estarem ocupadas em casa, e a serem bondosas e sujeitas a seus maridos, a fim de que a palavra de Deus não seja difamada.
Hoffnung für alle - besonnen und anständig sind, ihren Haushalt gut versorgen, sich liebevoll und gütig verhalten und sich ihren Männern unterordnen, damit Gottes Botschaft durch sie nicht in Verruf gerät.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - khôn khéo, trong sạch, hiền hòa, biết tề gia nội trợ, tùng phục chồng, hầu cho Đạo Đức Chúa Trời không bị xúc phạm.
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Genesis 18:9 - Then they said to him, “Where is Sarah your wife?” And he said, “There, in the tent.”
Acts 9:39 - So Peter got up [at once] and went with them. When he arrived, they brought him into the upstairs room; and all the widows stood beside him, weeping and showing [him] all the tunics and robes that Dorcas used to make while she was with them.
Genesis 16:8 - And He said, “Hagar, Sarai’s maid, where did you come from and where are you going?” And she said, “I am running away from my mistress Sarai.”
Genesis 16:9 - The Angel of the Lord said to her, “Go back to your mistress, and submit humbly to her authority.”
Romans 2:24 - For, “the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you,” just as it is written [in Scripture].
Psalms 74:10 - O God, how long will the adversary scoff? Is the enemy to revile Your name forever?
2 Samuel 12:14 - Nevertheless, because by this deed you have given [a great] opportunity to the enemies of the Lord to blaspheme [Him], the son that is born to you shall certainly die.”
1 Corinthians 14:34 - the women should be silent in the churches, for they are not authorized to speak, but are to take a subordinate place, as the Law says.
Proverbs 7:11 - She was boisterous and rebellious; She would not stay at home.
1 Timothy 2:11 - A woman must quietly receive instruction with all submissiveness.
1 Timothy 2:12 - I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet [in the congregation].
Ephesians 5:22 - Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as [a service] to the Lord.
Ephesians 5:23 - For the husband is head of the wife, as Christ is head of the church, Himself being the Savior of the body.
Ephesians 5:24 - But as the church is subject to Christ, so also wives should be subject to their husbands in everything [respecting both their position as protector and their responsibility to God as head of the house].
1 Corinthians 11:3 - But I want you to understand that Christ is the head (authority over) of every man, and man is the head of woman, and God is the head of Christ.
Acts 9:36 - Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, (which translated into Greek means Dorcas). She was rich in acts of kindness and charity which she continually did.
1 Timothy 6:1 - All who are under the yoke as bond-servants (slaves) are to regard their own masters as worthy of honor and respect so that the name of God and the teaching [about Him] will not be spoken against.
Genesis 3:16 - To the woman He said, “I will greatly multiply Your pain in childbirth; In pain you will give birth to children; Yet your desire and longing will be for your husband, And he will rule [with authority] over you and be responsible for you.”
Ephesians 5:33 - However, each man among you [without exception] is to love his wife as his very own self [with behavior worthy of respect and esteem, always seeking the best for her with an attitude of lovingkindness], and the wife [must see to it] that she respects and delights in her husband [that she notices him and prefers him and treats him with loving concern, treasuring him, honoring him, and holding him dear].
1 Peter 3:1 - In the same way, you wives, be submissive to your own husbands [subordinate, not as inferior, but out of respect for the responsibilities entrusted to husbands and their accountability to God, and so partnering with them] so that even if some do not obey the word [of God], they may be won over [to Christ] without discussion by the godly lives of their wives,
1 Peter 3:2 - when they see your modest and respectful behavior [together with your devotion and appreciation—love your husband, encourage him, and enjoy him as a blessing from God].
1 Peter 3:3 - Your adornment must not be merely external—with interweaving and elaborate knotting of the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or [being superficially preoccupied with] dressing in expensive clothes;
1 Peter 3:4 - but let it be [the inner beauty of] the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality and unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit, [one that is calm and self-controlled, not overanxious, but serene and spiritually mature] which is very precious in the sight of God.
1 Peter 3:5 - For in this way in former times the holy women, who hoped in God, used to adorn themselves, being submissive to their own husbands and adapting themselves to them;
1 Timothy 5:13 - Now at the same time, they also learn to be idle as they go from house to house; and not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies [meddlers in things that do not concern them], talking about things they should not mention.
1 Timothy 5:14 - So I want younger widows to get married, have children, manage their households, and not give opponents of the faith any occasion for slander.
1 Timothy 5:10 - and has a reputation for good deeds; [she is eligible] if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the feet of the saints (God’s people), if she has assisted the distressed, and has devoted herself to doing good in every way.
Colossians 3:18 - Wives, be subject to your husbands [out of respect for their position as protector, and their accountability to God], as is proper and fitting in the Lord.
Proverbs 31:10 - An excellent woman [one who is spiritual, capable, intelligent, and virtuous], who is he who can find her? Her value is more precious than jewels and her worth is far above rubies or pearls.
Proverbs 31:11 - The heart of her husband trusts in her [with secure confidence], And he will have no lack of gain.
Proverbs 31:12 - She comforts, encourages, and does him only good and not evil All the days of her life.
Proverbs 31:13 - She looks for wool and flax And works with willing hands in delight.
Proverbs 31:14 - She is like the merchant ships [abounding with treasure]; She brings her [household’s] food from far away.
Proverbs 31:15 - She rises also while it is still night And gives food to her household And assigns tasks to her maids.
Proverbs 31:16 - She considers a field before she buys or accepts it [expanding her business prudently]; With her profits she plants fruitful vines in her vineyard.
Proverbs 31:17 - She equips herself with strength [spiritual, mental, and physical fitness for her God-given task] And makes her arms strong.
Proverbs 31:18 - She sees that her gain is good; Her lamp does not go out, but it burns continually through the night [she is prepared for whatever lies ahead].
Proverbs 31:19 - She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hands hold the spindle [as she spins wool into thread for clothing].
Proverbs 31:20 - She opens and extends her hand to the poor, And she reaches out her filled hands to the needy.
Proverbs 31:21 - She does not fear the snow for her household, For all in her household are clothed in [expensive] scarlet [wool].
Proverbs 31:22 - She makes for herself coverlets, cushions, and rugs of tapestry. Her clothing is linen, pure and fine, and purple [wool].
Proverbs 31:23 - Her husband is known in the [city’s] gates, When he sits among the elders of the land.
Proverbs 31:24 - She makes [fine] linen garments and sells them; And supplies sashes to the merchants.
Proverbs 31:25 - Strength and dignity are her clothing and her position is strong and secure; And she smiles at the future [knowing that she and her family are prepared].
Proverbs 31:26 - She opens her mouth in [skillful and godly] wisdom, And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue [giving counsel and instruction].
Proverbs 31:27 - She looks well to how things go in her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness.
Proverbs 31:28 - Her children rise up and call her blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired); Her husband also, and he praises her, saying,
Proverbs 31:29 - “Many daughters have done nobly, and well [with the strength of character that is steadfast in goodness], But you excel them all.”
Proverbs 31:30 - Charm and grace are deceptive, and [superficial] beauty is vain, But a woman who fears the Lord [reverently worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect], she shall be praised.
Proverbs 31:31 - Give her of the product of her hands, And let her own works praise her in the gates [of the city].

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交叉引用

Amplified Bible - to be sensible, pure, makers of a home [where God is honored], good-natured, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.
新标点和合本 - 谨守，贞洁，料理家务，待人有恩，顺服自己的丈夫，免得　神的道理被毁谤。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 克己，贞洁，理家，善良，顺服自己的丈夫，免得上帝的道被毁谤。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 克己，贞洁，理家，善良，顺服自己的丈夫，免得　神的道被毁谤。
当代译本 - 自制、贞洁、持家、和善、顺服丈夫，免得上帝的道被人毁谤。
圣经新译本 - 并且自律、贞洁、理家、善良、顺从自己的丈夫，免得　神的道受毁谤。
中文标准译本 - 自律、贞洁、善理家务、良善、服从自己的丈夫，免得神的话语受到亵渎。
现代标点和合本 - 谨守，贞洁，料理家务，待人有恩，顺服自己的丈夫，免得神的道理被毁谤。
和合本（拼音版） - 谨守、贞洁，料理家务，待人有恩，顺服自己的丈夫，免得上帝的道理被毁谤。
New International Version - to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God.
New International Reader's Version - The younger women must control themselves and be pure. They must take good care of their homes. They must be kind. They must follow the lead of their husbands. Then no one will be able to speak evil things against God’s word.
English Standard Version - to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled.
New Living Translation - to live wisely and be pure, to work in their homes, to do good, and to be submissive to their husbands. Then they will not bring shame on the word of God.
Christian Standard Bible - to be self-controlled, pure, workers at home, kind, and in submission to their husbands, so that God’s word will not be slandered.
New American Standard Bible - to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.
New King James Version - to be discreet, chaste, homemakers, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed.
American Standard Version - to be sober-minded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed:
King James Version - To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.
New English Translation - to be self-controlled, pure, fulfilling their duties at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the message of God may not be discredited.
World English Bible - to be sober minded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that God’s word may not be blasphemed.
新標點和合本 - 謹守，貞潔，料理家務，待人有恩，順服自己的丈夫，免得神的道理被毀謗。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 克己，貞潔，理家，善良，順服自己的丈夫，免得上帝的道被毀謗。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 克己，貞潔，理家，善良，順服自己的丈夫，免得　神的道被毀謗。
當代譯本 - 自制、貞潔、持家、和善、順服丈夫，免得上帝的道被人毀謗。
聖經新譯本 - 並且自律、貞潔、理家、善良、順從自己的丈夫，免得　神的道受毀謗。
呂振中譯本 - 克己、貞潔、能理家、好慈善、順服自己的丈夫，免得上帝之道受謗讟。
中文標準譯本 - 自律、貞潔、善理家務、良善、服從自己的丈夫，免得神的話語受到褻瀆。
現代標點和合本 - 謹守，貞潔，料理家務，待人有恩，順服自己的丈夫，免得神的道理被毀謗。
文理和合譯本 - 貞正、清潔、善良、操作於家、服從其夫、免上帝之道見謗、
文理委辦譯本 - 必廉節貞靜、處內懿行、毋違夫子、免人謗讟上帝道、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 自制、貞潔、守家、善良、順服其夫、免天主之道被人毀謗、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 嫻靜貞潔、躬操井臼、待人和藹、毋違夫子、庶幾天主聖教、不致為人詬病。
Nueva Versión Internacional - a ser sensatas y puras, cuidadosas del hogar, bondadosas y sumisas a sus esposos, para que no se hable mal de la palabra de Dios.
현대인의 성경 - 절제하며 순결하고 부지런히 집안 일을 하며 친절하고 자기 남편에게 복종하라고 교훈할 수 있을 것입니다. 이것은 하나님의 말씀이 비난을 받지 않게 하려는 것입니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - быть благоразумными, целомудренными, быть хорошими хозяйками, быть добрыми и послушными своим мужьям, чтобы Божье слово не было опорочено.
Восточный перевод - быть благоразумными, целомудренными, быть хорошими хозяйками, быть добрыми и послушными своим мужьям, чтобы слово Всевышнего не было опорочено.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - быть благоразумными, целомудренными, быть хорошими хозяйками, быть добрыми и послушными своим мужьям, чтобы слово Аллаха не было опорочено.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - быть благоразумными, целомудренными, быть хорошими хозяйками, быть добрыми и послушными своим мужьям, чтобы слово Всевышнего не было опорочено.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - à agir de manière réfléchie et pure, à assumer leurs tâches domestiques, à faire preuve de bonté et à être soumises à leur mari. Ainsi la Parole de Dieu ne sera pas discréditée.
Nestle Aland 28 - σώφρονας ἁγνὰς οἰκουργοὺς ἀγαθάς, ὑποτασσομένας τοῖς ἰδίοις ἀνδράσιν, ἵνα μὴ ὁ λόγος τοῦ θεοῦ βλασφημῆται.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - σώφρονας, ἁγνάς, οἰκουργούς, ἀγαθάς, ὑποτασσομένας τοῖς ἰδίοις ἀνδράσιν, ἵνα μὴ ὁ λόγος τοῦ Θεοῦ βλασφημῆται.
Nova Versão Internacional - a serem prudentes e puras, a estarem ocupadas em casa, e a serem bondosas e sujeitas a seus maridos, a fim de que a palavra de Deus não seja difamada.
Hoffnung für alle - besonnen und anständig sind, ihren Haushalt gut versorgen, sich liebevoll und gütig verhalten und sich ihren Männern unterordnen, damit Gottes Botschaft durch sie nicht in Verruf gerät.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - khôn khéo, trong sạch, hiền hòa, biết tề gia nội trợ, tùng phục chồng, hầu cho Đạo Đức Chúa Trời không bị xúc phạm.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ให้เป็นผู้ควบคุมตนเองได้และเป็นผู้บริสุทธิ์ ให้เอาใจใส่ดูแลบ้านเรือน ให้มีเมตตาและให้ยอมเชื่อฟังสามีของตน เพื่อจะไม่มีใครว่าร้ายพระวจนะของพระเจ้าได้
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ฝึกให้ควบคุมตนเองได้ และเป็นคนบริสุทธิ์ ให้ขยันในงานบ้าน มีใจกรุณาและยอมเชื่อฟังสามี เพื่อจะได้ไม่มีใครหมิ่นประมาทคำกล่าวของพระเจ้าได้

Genesis 18:9 - Then they said to him, “Where is Sarah your wife?” And he said, “There, in the tent.”
Acts 9:39 - So Peter got up [at once] and went with them. When he arrived, they brought him into the upstairs room; and all the widows stood beside him, weeping and showing [him] all the tunics and robes that Dorcas used to make while she was with them.
Genesis 16:8 - And He said, “Hagar, Sarai’s maid, where did you come from and where are you going?” And she said, “I am running away from my mistress Sarai.”
Genesis 16:9 - The Angel of the Lord said to her, “Go back to your mistress, and submit humbly to her authority.”
Romans 2:24 - For, “the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you,” just as it is written [in Scripture].
Psalms 74:10 - O God, how long will the adversary scoff? Is the enemy to revile Your name forever?
2 Samuel 12:14 - Nevertheless, because by this deed you have given [a great] opportunity to the enemies of the Lord to blaspheme [Him], the son that is born to you shall certainly die.”
1 Corinthians 14:34 - the women should be silent in the churches, for they are not authorized to speak, but are to take a subordinate place, as the Law says.
Proverbs 7:11 - She was boisterous and rebellious; She would not stay at home.
1 Timothy 2:11 - A woman must quietly receive instruction with all submissiveness.
1 Timothy 2:12 - I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet [in the congregation].
Ephesians 5:22 - Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as [a service] to the Lord.
Ephesians 5:23 - For the husband is head of the wife, as Christ is head of the church, Himself being the Savior of the body.
Ephesians 5:24 - But as the church is subject to Christ, so also wives should be subject to their husbands in everything [respecting both their position as protector and their responsibility to God as head of the house].
1 Corinthians 11:3 - But I want you to understand that Christ is the head (authority over) of every man, and man is the head of woman, and God is the head of Christ.
Acts 9:36 - Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, (which translated into Greek means Dorcas). She was rich in acts of kindness and charity which she continually did.
1 Timothy 6:1 - All who are under the yoke as bond-servants (slaves) are to regard their own masters as worthy of honor and respect so that the name of God and the teaching [about Him] will not be spoken against.
Genesis 3:16 - To the woman He said, “I will greatly multiply Your pain in childbirth; In pain you will give birth to children; Yet your desire and longing will be for your husband, And he will rule [with authority] over you and be responsible for you.”
Ephesians 5:33 - However, each man among you [without exception] is to love his wife as his very own self [with behavior worthy of respect and esteem, always seeking the best for her with an attitude of lovingkindness], and the wife [must see to it] that she respects and delights in her husband [that she notices him and prefers him and treats him with loving concern, treasuring him, honoring him, and holding him dear].
1 Peter 3:1 - In the same way, you wives, be submissive to your own husbands [subordinate, not as inferior, but out of respect for the responsibilities entrusted to husbands and their accountability to God, and so partnering with them] so that even if some do not obey the word [of God], they may be won over [to Christ] without discussion by the godly lives of their wives,
1 Peter 3:2 - when they see your modest and respectful behavior [together with your devotion and appreciation—love your husband, encourage him, and enjoy him as a blessing from God].
1 Peter 3:3 - Your adornment must not be merely external—with interweaving and elaborate knotting of the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or [being superficially preoccupied with] dressing in expensive clothes;
1 Peter 3:4 - but let it be [the inner beauty of] the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality and unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit, [one that is calm and self-controlled, not overanxious, but serene and spiritually mature] which is very precious in the sight of God.
1 Peter 3:5 - For in this way in former times the holy women, who hoped in God, used to adorn themselves, being submissive to their own husbands and adapting themselves to them;
1 Timothy 5:13 - Now at the same time, they also learn to be idle as they go from house to house; and not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies [meddlers in things that do not concern them], talking about things they should not mention.
1 Timothy 5:14 - So I want younger widows to get married, have children, manage their households, and not give opponents of the faith any occasion for slander.
1 Timothy 5:10 - and has a reputation for good deeds; [she is eligible] if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the feet of the saints (God’s people), if she has assisted the distressed, and has devoted herself to doing good in every way.
Colossians 3:18 - Wives, be subject to your husbands [out of respect for their position as protector, and their accountability to God], as is proper and fitting in the Lord.
Proverbs 31:10 - An excellent woman [one who is spiritual, capable, intelligent, and virtuous], who is he who can find her? Her value is more precious than jewels and her worth is far above rubies or pearls.
Proverbs 31:11 - The heart of her husband trusts in her [with secure confidence], And he will have no lack of gain.
Proverbs 31:12 - She comforts, encourages, and does him only good and not evil All the days of her life.
Proverbs 31:13 - She looks for wool and flax And works with willing hands in delight.
Proverbs 31:14 - She is like the merchant ships [abounding with treasure]; She brings her [household’s] food from far away.
Proverbs 31:15 - She rises also while it is still night And gives food to her household And assigns tasks to her maids.
Proverbs 31:16 - She considers a field before she buys or accepts it [expanding her business prudently]; With her profits she plants fruitful vines in her vineyard.
Proverbs 31:17 - She equips herself with strength [spiritual, mental, and physical fitness for her God-given task] And makes her arms strong.
Proverbs 31:18 - She sees that her gain is good; Her lamp does not go out, but it burns continually through the night [she is prepared for whatever lies ahead].
Proverbs 31:19 - She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hands hold the spindle [as she spins wool into thread for clothing].
Proverbs 31:20 - She opens and extends her hand to the poor, And she reaches out her filled hands to the needy.
Proverbs 31:21 - She does not fear the snow for her household, For all in her household are clothed in [expensive] scarlet [wool].
Proverbs 31:22 - She makes for herself coverlets, cushions, and rugs of tapestry. Her clothing is linen, pure and fine, and purple [wool].
Proverbs 31:23 - Her husband is known in the [city’s] gates, When he sits among the elders of the land.
Proverbs 31:24 - She makes [fine] linen garments and sells them; And supplies sashes to the merchants.
Proverbs 31:25 - Strength and dignity are her clothing and her position is strong and secure; And she smiles at the future [knowing that she and her family are prepared].
Proverbs 31:26 - She opens her mouth in [skillful and godly] wisdom, And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue [giving counsel and instruction].
Proverbs 31:27 - She looks well to how things go in her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness.
Proverbs 31:28 - Her children rise up and call her blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired); Her husband also, and he praises her, saying,
Proverbs 31:29 - “Many daughters have done nobly, and well [with the strength of character that is steadfast in goodness], But you excel them all.”
Proverbs 31:30 - Charm and grace are deceptive, and [superficial] beauty is vain, But a woman who fears the Lord [reverently worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect], she shall be praised.
Proverbs 31:31 - Give her of the product of her hands, And let her own works praise her in the gates [of the city].