2 I
exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions,
and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For
kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and
peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 3 For
this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 4 Who
will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the 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 a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. 7 Whereunto
I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ,
and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.
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I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without
wrath and doubting. 9 In like
manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness
and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; 10 But
(which becometh women professing godliness) with good works. 11 Let
the woman learn in silence with all subjection. 12 But
I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but
to be in silence. 13 For
Adam was first formed, then Eve. 14 And
Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression. 15 Notwithstanding
she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity
and holiness with sobriety.