2:1  I exhort, therefore, first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made on behalf of all men;

2:2  For kings and all who are in authority, in order that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and respectability.

2:3  For this is good and acceptable before God our Savior,

2:4  Who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

2:5  For there is one God, and one Mediator between God and men—the Man Christ Jesus,

2:6  Who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony of which is to be preached in its appointed times.

2:7  For this purpose I was ordained a preacher and an apostle (I speak the truth in Christ—I do not lie), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

2:8  Therefore, I desire that men everywhere pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and evil opinions.

2:9  In like manner also, let the women adorn themselves with clothing that shows modesty and discretion, not with elaborate braidings of the hair, or with gold, or pearls, or expensive apparel;

2:10  But with that which is fitting for women who profess to have reverence for God—with good works.

2:11  Let a woman learn in quietness and be submissive in every respect.

2:12  For I do not permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over man, but to be in quietness.

2:13  For Adam was formed first, then Eve.

2:14  And Adam was not deceived; but the woman came to be in transgression by being deceived.

2:15  But she shall be saved through the childbearing, if they continue in faith and love and sanctification with self-control.