1 I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers,
intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men: 2 for kings and
all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all
godliness and reverence. 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of
God our Savior; 4 who desires all people to be saved and come to full
knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God, and one mediator between
God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all;
the testimony in its own times; 7 to which I was appointed a preacher and
an apostle (I am telling the truth in Christ, not lying), a teacher of the
Gentiles in faith and truth.
8 I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy
hands without wrath and doubting. 9 In the same way, that women also adorn
themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety; not just with
braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing; 10 but (which becomes
women professing godliness) with good works. 11 Let a woman learn in
quietness with all subjection. 12 But I don’t permit a woman to teach, nor
to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness. 13 For Adam was
first formed, then Eve. 14 Adam wasn’t deceived, but the woman, being
deceived, has fallen into disobedience; 15 but she will be saved through
her childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and sanctification with
sobriety.
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