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