The Charity Purse
1 Timothy 2:9-14
In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with modesty and sobriety; not with braided hair, or gold…


Howard, soon after his marriage, "sold some jewels his wife had no longer any inclination to wear, and put the money into a purse called by herself and her husband the charity purse."

(J. Stoughton, D. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: 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;

WEB: In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety; not just with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing;




The Attire and Deportment of Women in the Christian Assemblies
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