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Connecting Statement:
Paul finishes his instructions on prayer then gives some special instructions for women.
I want men in every place to pray and to lift up holy hands
Here "holy hands" means the entire person is holy. AT: "I want men in every place who are holy to lift up their hands and pray" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
men in every place
"the males in all places" or "the males everywhere." Here the word "men" refers specifically to males.
lift up holy hands
It was a normal posture for people to raise their hands while praying.
with modesty and self-control
Both of these words mean basically the same thing. Paul is emphasizing that women should wear clothes that are appropriate and do not attract improper attention from men. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet)
They should not have braided hair
During Paul's time, many Roman women braided their hair to make themselves attractive. Braiding is only one way a woman can give undue attention to her hair. If braided hair is unknown, it can be stated in a more general way. AT: "They should not have fancy hairstyles" or "They should not have elaborate hairstyle that attract attention" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
pearls
These are beautiful and valuable white balls that people use as jewelry. They are formed inside the shell of a certain kind of small animal that lives in the ocean. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown)
who profess godliness through good works
"who want to honor God by the good things they do"