提摩太前書 2
1 首先我勸導眾人，要為一切人懇求、轉求和謝恩，
I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings, be made for all people:
2 並為君王和一切有權位的人，為叫我們能以全心的虔敬和端莊，度寧靜平安的生活。
for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.
3 這原是美好的，並在我們的救主面前是蒙受悅納的。
For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior;
4 因為衪願意所有的人都得救，並得以認識真理，
who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth.
5 因為天主只一個，在天主與人之間的中保也只有一個，就是降生成人的基督耶穌，
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and humanity, a human, Messiah Jesus,
6 衪奉獻了自己，為眾人作贖價：這事在所規定的時期已疲證實，
who gave himself as a ransom for all; the testimony in its own times;
7 而我也是為了這事，被立為宣傳者和宗徒──我說的是實話，並非說謊──在信仰和真理上，做了外邦人的教師。
to which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the non-Jews in faith and truth.
8 我願意男人們舉起聖潔的手祈禱，不應發怒和爭吵；
I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting.
9 又願意女人們服裝端正，以廉恥和莊重裝飾自己，不要用鬈髮和金飾，或珍珠和極奢華的裝，
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 而要以善行裝飾自己，這才合乎稱為虔敬天主的女人。
but (which becomes women professing godliness) with good works.
11 女人要在沈靜中咼教，事事服從。
Let a woman learn in quietness with all subjection.
12 我不准女人施教，也不准她管轄男人，但要她安於沈靜，
But I do not permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness.
13 因為亞當是先受造的，以後才是厄娃。
For Adam was first formed, then Eve.
14 亞當沒有受騙，受騙陷於背命之罪的是女人。
Adam was not deceived, but the woman, being deceived, has fallen into disobedience;
15 但她若持受信德、愛德、聖德和莊重，藉著生育，必能獲救。
but she will be delivered through the childbirth, if they continue in faith and love and holiness, with self-control.
