[1] First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions,
and thanksgivings be made for all men, [2] for kings and all who are in
high positions, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life, godly and
respectful in every way. [3] This is good, and it is acceptable in the
sight of God our Savior, [4] who desires all men to be saved and to come to
the knowledge of the truth. [5] For there is one God, and there is one
mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, [6] who gave himself as
a ransom for all, the testimony to which was borne at the proper time. [7]
For this I was appointed a preacher and apostle (I am telling the truth, I
am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth. [8] I desire
then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without
anger or quarreling; [9] also that women should adorn themselves modestly
and sensibly in seemly apparel, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or
costly attire [10] but by good deeds, as befits women who profess religion.
[11] Let a woman learn in silence with all submissiveness. [12] I permit no
woman to teach or to have authority over men; she is to keep silent. [13]
For Adam was formed first, then Eve; [14] and Adam was not deceived, but
the woman was deceived and became a transgressor. [15] Yet woman will be
saved through bearing children, if she continues in faith and love and
holiness, with modesty.
