Bible Verses about “modest apparel”

“Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.”

“"'You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you. I am Yahweh.”

“Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.”

“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;”

“Let your beauty be not just the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on fine clothing;”

“but in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God very precious.”

“You husbands, in the same way, live with your wives according to knowledge, giving honor to the woman, as to the weaker vessel, as being also joint heirs of the grace of life; that your prayers may not be hindered.”

“but I tell you that everyone who gazes at a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart.”

“A woman shall not wear men's clothing, neither shall a man put on women's clothing; for whoever does these things is an abomination to Yahweh your God.”

“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear:”

“It is good to not eat meat, drink wine, nor do anything by which your brother stumbles, is offended, or is made weak.”

“In the same way, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; so that, even if any don't obey the Word, they may be won by the behavior of their wives without a word;”

“but (which becomes women professing godliness) with good works.”

“For this is how the holy women before, who hoped in God also adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands:”

“She arms her waist with strength, and makes her arms strong.”

“But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you won't fulfill the lust of the flesh.”

“seeing your pure behavior in fear.”

“She opens her arms to the poor; yes, she extends her hands to the needy.”

“Finally, be all like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tenderhearted, courteous,”

“She makes for herself carpets of tapestry. Her clothing is fine linen and purple.”

“She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp doesn't go out by night.”

“as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, whose children you now are, if you do well, and are not put in fear by any terror.”

“She lays her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle.”

“She is not afraid of the snow for her household; for all her household are clothed with scarlet.”

“not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.”

“Because Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring you to God; being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit;”

“Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.”

“This is a symbol of baptism, which now saves you--not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,”

“For, "He who would love life, and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit.”

“who before were disobedient, when God waited patiently in the days of Noah, while the ship was being built. In it, few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water.”

“having a good conscience; that, while you are spoken against as evildoers, they may be disappointed who curse your good way of life in Christ.”

“in which he also went and preached to the spirits in prison,”

“who is at the right hand of God, having gone into heaven, angels and authorities and powers being made subject to him.”

“For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears open to their prayer; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil."”

“Let him turn away from evil, and do good. Let him seek peace, and pursue it.”

“For it is better, if it is God's will, that you suffer for doing well than for doing evil.”

“But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. "Don't fear what they fear, neither be troubled."”

“Now who is he who will harm you, if you become imitators of that which is good?”

“the headdresses, the ankle chains, the sashes, the perfume bottles, the charms,”

“In that day the Lord will take away the beauty of their anklets, the headbands, the crescent necklaces,”

“the earrings, the bracelets, the veils,”

“the signet rings, the nose rings,”

“the fine robes, the capes, the cloaks, the purses,”

“the hand mirrors, the fine linen garments, the tiaras, and the shawls.”

“Like a gold ring in a pig's snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.”

“It shall happen that instead of sweet spices, there shall be rottenness; instead of a belt, a rope; instead of well set hair, baldness; instead of a robe, a wearing of sackcloth; and branding instead of beauty.”

“Behold, there a woman met him with the attire of a prostitute, and with crafty intent.”

“Moreover Yahweh said, "Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with outstretched necks and flirting eyes, walking to trip as they go, jingling ornaments on their feet;”

“therefore the Lord brings sores on the crown of the head of the women of Zion, and Yahweh will make their scalps bald."”

“Your men shall fall by the sword, and your mighty in the war.”