1 Timothy 2:7-9

New Matthew Bible

⁷ For this I am ordained a preacher and an apostle. I speak the truth in Christ, and do not speak falsely, being the teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

⁸ I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up pure hands, without wrath or doubting. ⁹ Likewise also the women, that they dress nicely, with modesty and discreet behaviour – not with braided hair, or gold or pearls, or costly attire,