1 Peter 3:3

“Whose adorning, let it not be that outward adorning, etc.] Or that only and principally; let not that be solely or chiefly attended to, nor anxiously sought after, nor ever in order to allure and ensnare others, or to fill with pride and vanity; nor should it be indecent and luxurious, immodest and immoderate, and unsuitable to the age, character, and station of persons; otherwise clothing is both convenient and necessary; and a decent garb, neat and modest apparel, and what is suitable to the years, rank, and quality of persons, is very commendable: nor are we to suppose that the apostle forbids the use of what follows, but only when used in a luxurious and extravagant manner, and to feed…”

“Literally, "To whom let there belong (namely, as their peculiar ornament) not the outward adornment (usual in the sex which first, by the fall, brought in the need of covering, Note, see on Pe1 5:5) of," &c. plaiting--artificial braiding, in order to attract admiration. wearing--literally, "putting round," namely, the head, as a diadem--the arm, as a bracelet--the finger, as rings. apparel--showy and costly. "Have the blush of modesty on thy face instead of paint, and moral worth and discretion instead of gold and emeralds" [MELISSA].”

“Whose adorning - Whose ornament. The apostle refers here to a propensity which exists in the heart of woman to seek that which would be esteemed ornamental, or that which will appear well in the sight of others, and commend us to them. The desire of this is laid deep in human nature and therefore, when properly regulated is not wrong. The only question is, what is the true and appropriate ornament? What should be primarily sought as the right kind of adorning? The apostle does not condemn true ornament, nor does he condemn the desire to appear in such a way as to secure the esteem of others. God does not condemn real ornament. The universe is full of it. The colors of the clouds and of the…”

“Three things are here expressly forbidden: curling the hair, wearing gold, (by way of ornament,) and putting on costly or gay apparel. These, therefore, ought never to be allowed, much less defended, by Christians. 1 Peter 3:4”

“3:3-4 fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes: Peter has sometimes been interpreted as if he condemns any form of female ornamentation, but this is not his purpose. Instead, he insists that Christian women should not be noticed for the beauty of clothing and jewels but for the interior beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit. See also 1 Tim 2:9-10.”

“adorning let: Ti1 2:9, Ti1 2:10; Tit 2:3-15; Rom 12:2 that: Gen 24:22, Gen 24:47, Gen 24:53; Exo 3:22, Exo 32:2, Exo 33:4, Exo 35:22, Exo 38:8; Kg2 9:30; Est 5:1; Psa 45:9; Isa 3:18-24, Isa 52:1, Isa 61:10; Jer 2:32, Jer 4:30; Eze 16:7-13, Eze 23:40 1 Peter 3:4”