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, ^zso that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness ^aand dignity. ^b3This is good, and it pleases God our Savior, ^c4who wants everyone ^dto be saved ^eand to come to the knowledge of the truth. ^f

⁵For there is one God ^g

and one mediator ^hbetween God and humanity,

Christ Jesus, Himself human, ⁱ

⁶who gave Himself—a ransom for all, ^j

a testimony at the proper time.

⁷For this I was appointed a herald, an apostle ^k(I am telling the truth; ^lI am not lying), and a teacher of the Gentiles ^min 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. ⁿ⁹Also, the women are to dress themselves in modest clothing, ^owith decency and good sense, not with elaborate hairstyles, gold, ^ppearls, or expensive apparel, ¹⁰but with good works, ^qas is proper for women who affirm that they worship God. ¹¹A woman should learn in silence with full submission. ^r12I do not allow a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; instead, she is to be silent. ¹³For Adam was created first, then Eve. ^s14And Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and transgressed. ^t15But she will be saved through childbearing, if she continues ^uin faith, love, and holiness, ^vwith good judgment.