women – Three Minute Bible

April 3, 2026April 5, 2026

1 Timothy 2:9-10 – Eve’s Outfit (Part II)

Narcissus gazing at his reflection in the water (Grok)

I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God.

Summary: As we continue to examine Paul’s words, certain themes start to emerge that draw us back to the Ten Commandments.

In Part I, we examined the possibility that God intended this passage to be in the Bible. If God is perfect, then it is unlikely he made a mistake. Discounting what God tells us would likely be a mistake.

April 2, 2026April 3, 2026

1 Timothy 2:9-10 – Eve’s Outfit (Part I)

Cartoon of Adam and Eve standing outside of "Eden's Dress Shop" looking in. (Grok)

I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God.

Summary: Whoo-boy! How do we deal with Paul’s statement about women from two thousand years ago?

Before we get into specifics, let’s talk about this verse in generalities. Nobody likes to be told what to wear, especially if what you wear is important to you. But it gets worse. It almost sounds like Paul is talking down to women. In the next few verses, he digs the hole deeper and even makes the case that Eve’s sin in the Garden of Eden is the reason for all of these rules.