Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About Modesty"
The Bible calls believers to dress modestly, with emphasis on inner beauty and godliness rather than outward adornment.
The Bible calls believers to dress modestly, with emphasis on inner beauty and godliness rather than outward adornment.
"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; But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works." — 1 Timothy 2:9-10 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Bible Say About Modesty?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"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; But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works."
"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 let it be the hidden man of the heart."
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