1 Timothy 2

INSTRUCTIONS ON PRAYER

2First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, ²for kings and all those who are in authority,^aw so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness^ax and dignity.^{ay 3}This is good, and it pleases God our Savior,^{az 4}who wants everyone^ba to be saved^bb and to come to the knowledge of the truth.^bc

⁵For there is one God^bd and one mediator^be between God and mankind, the man^bf Christ Jesus, ⁶who gave himself as a ransom for all,^bg a testimony at the proper time.

⁷For this I was appointed a herald, an apostle^bh (I am telling the truth;^A I am not lying), and a teacher of the Gentiles^bi in faith and truth.

INSTRUCTIONS TO MEN AND WOMEN

⁸Therefore, I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or argument.^{bj 9}Also, the women are to dress themselves in modest clothing,^a with decency and good sense, not with elaborate hairstyles, gold,^b pearls, or expensive apparel, ¹⁰but with good works,^c as is proper for women who profess to worship God. ¹¹A woman is to learn quietly with full submission.^{d 12}I do not allow a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; instead, she is to remain quiet. ¹³For Adam was formed first, then Eve.^{e 14}And Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and transgressed.^{f 15}But she will be saved through childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness,^g with good sense.