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. |