In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with braided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;

1. Women - Does this verse apply to all women or only to Christians? How does this verse stand in contrast to the previous verse?

2. Adorn - What is included in adorning? Does this include make-up, jewelry, shoes, hairstyle, and general appearance?

3. Modest - What is modest? What is NOT modest? Do the definitions of modesty change with customs and styles?

4. Shamefacedness - What does this word mean? Have we lost our ability to blush? Does this word apply to conduct as well as dress?

5. Sobriety - Is sobriety the opposite of drunk? What qualities would show a person to be sober?

6. Costly array - Is the price we pay for our clothes a factor in their modesty? Why are gold and pearls mentioned in this verse?

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