1 Timothy 2
1 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people,
2 for kings and all those in authority, so that we may live a quiet and peaceful life, with all godliness and dignity.
3 This is good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior,
4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and people, the man Christ Jesus,
6 who gave himself as a ransom for all—the testimony at the proper time.
7 For this I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying—a teacher of the nations in faith and truth.
8 Therefore, I want the men to pray everywhere, lifting holy hands, without anger or argument.
9 Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive garments,
10 but with good works, as is fitting for women who profess reverence for God.
11 Let a woman learn in silence, with full submission.
12 I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; instead, she is to remain in silence.
13 For Adam was formed first, then Eve.
14 And Adam was not deceived; but the woman was deceived and fell into transgression.
15 But she will be saved through childbearing, if they remain in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control.
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