1 Timothy 2
Instructions concerning Prayer
1 First of all, then, I urge that
supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for
everyone, 2for kings and all who are in high
positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness
and dignity. 3This is right and is acceptable in
the sight of God our Savior, 4who desires
everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 5For
there is one God;
there is also one mediator between God
and humankind,
Christ Jesus, himself human,
6 who
gave himself a ransom for all
--this was attested at the right time. 7For
this I was appointed a herald and an apostle (I am telling the truth,a
I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
8
I desire, then, that in every place the men should pray, lifting up holy
hands without anger or argument; 9also that the
women should dress themselves modestly and decently in suitable clothing,
not with their hair braided, or with gold, pearls, or expensive clothes, 10but
with good works, as is proper for women who profess reverence for God. 11Let
a womanb learn in silence with full submission. 12I
permit no womanc to teach or to have authority over a man;d
she is to keep silent. 13For Adam was formed
first, then Eve; 14and Adam was not deceived,
but the woman was deceived and became a transgressor. 15Yet
she will be saved through childbearing, provided they continue in faith and
love and holiness, with modesty.
a Other ancient authorities add in Christ b Or wife c Or wife d Or her husband