I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone, 1
for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 2
This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 3
who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 4
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 5
who gave himself as a ransom for all men,the testimony given in its proper time. 6
And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle,I am telling the truth, I am not lying,and a teacher of the true faith to the Gentiles. 7
I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing. 8
I also want women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, 9
but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God. 10
A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. 11
I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she must be silent. 12
For Adam was formed first, then Eve. 13
And Adam was not the one deceived; it was the woman who was deceived and became a sinner. 14
But women will be saved through childbearing,if they continue in faith, love and holiness with propriety. 15