Instructions on Prayer
1 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, 2 for kings and all those who are in authority, w so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness x and dignity. y 3 This is good, and it pleases God our Savior, z 4 who wants everyone a to be saved b and to come to the knowledge of the truth. c
5 For there is one God d and one mediator e between God and humanity, the man f Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all, g a testimony at the proper time.
7 For this I was appointed a herald, an apostle h (I am telling the truth; C I am not lying), and a teacher of the Gentiles i in faith and truth.
Instructions to Men and Women
8 Therefore, I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or argument. j 9 Also, the women are to dress themselves in modest clothing, k with decency and good sense, not with elaborate hairstyles, gold, l pearls, or expensive apparel, 10 but with good works, m as is proper for women who profess to worship God. 11 A woman is to learn quietly with full submission. n 12 I do not allow a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; instead, she is to remain quiet. 13 For Adam was formed first, then Eve. o 14 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and transgressed. p 15 But she will be saved through childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, q with good sense.