< 1 Timothy 2 >
1 Therefore first of all, I urge that requests, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people,
2 for kings and all who are in authority, in order that we may live a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
3 This is good and acceptable before God our savior.
4 He desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator for God and man, the man Christ Jesus.
6 He gave himself as a ransom for all, as the testimony at the right time.
7 For this purpose, I myself, was made a herald and an apostle. I am telling the truth. I am not lying. I am a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
8 Therefore, I want men in every place to pray and to lift up holy hands without anger or arguing.
9 Likewise, I want the women to dress themselves in proper clothing, with modesty and self-control. They should not have braided hair, or gold, or pearls, or expensive clothing.
10 I want them to dress with what is appropriate for women who profess godliness through good works.
11 A woman should learn in silence and with all submission.
12 I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man, but to live in quietness.
13 For Adam was formed first, then Eve.
14 Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and became a transgressor.
15 However, she will be saved through bearing children, if they continue in faith and love and sanctification with soundness of mind.
