[1] I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers,
intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men: [2] for kings
and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life
in all godliness and reverence. [3] For this is good and acceptable in the
sight of God, our Savior; [4] who desires to have all men to be saved, and
come to full knowledge of the truth. [5] For there is one God, and one
mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, [6] who gave himself as
a ransom for all; the testimony in its own times; [7] to which I was
appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth in Christ, not
lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth. [8] I desire
therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands, without
wrath and doubting. [9] In the same way, that women also adorn themselves
in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety; not just with braided hair,
and gold or pearls or costly clothing; [10] but (which becomes women
professing godliness) through good works. [11] Let a woman learn in
quietness with all subjection. [12] But I don`t permit a woman to teach,
nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness. [13] For Adam
was first formed, then Eve. [14] Adam wasn`t deceived, but the woman, being
deceived, has fallen into disobedience; [15] but she will be saved through
her child-bearing, if they continue in faith, love, and sanctification with
sobriety.
