1 Timothy 2
2
Instructions on Prayer
1First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, 2for kings and all those who are in authority,#Ezr 6:10; Rm 13:1; 1Co 2:1 so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness#2Pt 1:3 and dignity.#1Tm 3:4; Ti 2:7 3This is good, and it pleases God our Savior,#1Tm 1:1 4who wants everyone#Ti 2:11 to be saved#Ezk 18:23,32; Jn 3:17; 1Tm 4:10; Ti 2:11; 2Pt 3:9 and to come to the knowledge of the truth.#Jn 14:6,17
5For there is one God#Dt 6:4; Gl 3:20 and one mediator#Heb 8:6 between God and mankind, the man#Jn 1:14; Php 2:7; 3:3; 1Jn 4:2; 5:20 Christ Jesus, 6who gave himself as a ransom for all,#Mt 20:28; Gl 1:4 a testimony at the proper time.
7For this I was appointed a herald, an apostle#Eph 3:7–8; 1Tm 1:11; 2Tm 1:11 (I am telling the truth;#2:7 Other mss add in Christ I am not lying), and a teacher of the Gentiles#Ac 9:15 in faith and truth.
Instructions to Men and Women
8Therefore, I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or argument.#Mk 7:21; Lk 9:46–47; 24:38; Rm 14:1; Php 2:14 9Also, the women are to dress themselves in modest clothing,#1Pt 3:3 with decency and good sense, not with elaborate hairstyles, gold,#Rv 3:18 pearls, or expensive apparel, 10but with good works,#2Co 9:8; Gl 3:10 as is proper for women who profess to worship God. 11A woman is to learn quietly with full submission.#1Co 14:34; Ti 2:5 12I do not allow a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; instead, she is to remain quiet. 13For Adam was formed first, then Eve.#Gn 2:7,22; 3:16; 1Co 11:8–12 14And Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and transgressed.#Gn 3:6,13; 2Co 11:3 15But she will be saved through childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness,#1Th 3:12–4:10 with good sense.
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1 Timothy 2
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Teachings About Worship
1First, I want you to pray for all people. Ask God to help and bless them. Give thanks for them. 2Pray for kings. Pray for everyone who is in authority. Pray that we can live peaceful and quiet lives. And pray that we will be godly and holy. 3This is good, and it pleases God our Savior. 4He wants all people to be saved. He wants them to come to know the truth. 5There is only one God. And there is only one go-between for God and human beings. He is the man Christ Jesus. 6He gave himself to pay for the sins of all people. We have been told this message at just the right time. 7I was appointed to be a messenger and an apostle to preach the good news. I am telling the truth. I’m not lying. God appointed me to be a true and faithful teacher of the Gentiles.
8So I want the men in every place to pray. I want them to lift up holy hands. I don’t want them to be angry when they pray. I don’t want them to argue. 9In the same way, I want the women to be careful how they dress. They should wear clothes that are right and proper. They shouldn’t wear their hair in very fancy styles. They shouldn’t wear gold or pearls. They shouldn’t wear clothes that cost a lot of money. 10Instead, they should put on good works as if good works were their clothes. This is proper for women who claim to worship God.
11When a woman is learning, she should be quiet. She should follow her leaders in every way. 12I do not let women teach or take authority over a man. They must be quiet. 13That’s because Adam was made first. Then Eve was made. 14Adam was not the one who was tricked. The woman was tricked and became a sinner. 15Will women be saved by having children? Only if they keep on believing, loving, and leading a holy life in a proper way.
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