The First to Timothy, 2

¹ First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be made concerning all sorts of men,

² concerning kings and all those who are in high positions,^*1 so that we may go on leading a calm and quiet life with complete godly devotion and seriousness.

³ This is fine and acceptable in the sight of our Savior, God,

⁴ whose will is that all sorts of people should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth.

⁵ For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, a man, Christ Jesus,

⁶ who gave himself a corresponding ransom for all^*1—this is what is to be witnessed to in its own due time.

⁷ For the purpose of this witness I was appointed a preacher and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying—a teacher of nations in the matter of faith and truth.

⁸ So I desire that in every place the men carry on prayer, lifting up loyal hands, without anger and debates.

⁹ Likewise, the women should adorn themselves in appropriate^*1 dress, with modesty and soundness of mind,^*2 not with styles of hair braiding and gold or pearls or very expensive clothing,

¹⁰ but in the way that is proper for women professing devotion to God, namely, through good works.

¹¹ Let a woman learn in silence^*1 with full submissiveness.

¹² I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man, but she is to remain silent.^*1

¹³ For Adam was formed first, then Eve.

¹⁴ Also, Adam was not deceived, but the woman was thoroughly deceived and became a transgressor.

¹⁵ However, she will be kept safe through childbearing, provided she^*1 continues in faith and love and holiness along with soundness of mind.^*2