Bible Reading Plan

1 Timothy 2

Chapter 2

Instructions on Prayer

¹ First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, ² for kings and all those who are in authority,^(a) so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness^(b) and dignity.^{(c) 3} This is good, and it pleases God our Savior,^{(d) 4} who wants everyone^(e) to be saved^(f) and to come to the knowledge of the truth.^(g)

⁷ For this I was appointed a herald, an apostle^(l) (I am telling the truth;^[a] I am not lying), and a teacher of the Gentiles^(m) in faith and truth.

Instructions to Men and Women

⁸ Therefore, I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or argument.^{(n) 9} Also, the women are to dress themselves in modest clothing,^(o) with decency and good sense, not with elaborate hairstyles, gold,^(p) pearls, or expensive apparel, ¹⁰ but with good works,^(q) as is proper for women who affirm that they worship God. ¹¹ A woman should learn in silence with full submission.^{(r) 12} I do not allow a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; instead, she is to be silent. ¹³ For Adam was created first, then Eve.^{(s) 14} And Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and transgressed.^{(t) 15} But she will be saved through childbearing, if she continues^[b] in faith, love, and holiness,^(u) with good judgment.