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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 at
the proper time,
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
anger and doubting.
9 In
the same way,
that women also
adorn themselves
in decent clothing,
with modesty and propriety,
not
with braided hair,
gold, pearls, or
expensive clothing,
10 but
with good works,
which is appropriate
for women
professing godliness.
11 Let
a woman learn
in quietness with
full submission.
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 formed first,
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 holiness
with sobriety.