Study Desk

First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone,

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)

This is good, and it pleases God our Savior,^(d)

who wants everyone^(e) to be saved^(f) and to come to the knowledge of the truth.^(g)

For there is one God^(h) and one mediator⁽ⁱ⁾ between God and humanity, Christ Jesus, Himself human,^(j)

who gave Himself—a ransom for all,^(k) a testimony at the proper time.

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.

Therefore, I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or argument.⁽ⁿ⁾

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,

but with good works,^(q) as is proper for women who affirm that they worship God.

A woman should learn in silence with full submission.^(r)

I do not allow a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; instead, she is to be silent.

For Adam was created first, then Eve.^(s)

And Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and transgressed.^(t)

But she will be saved through childbearing, if she continues^[b] in faith, love, and holiness,^(u) with good judgment.