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1 Timothy 2
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1 Timothy 2 Bible text
I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks be made for all men,
I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men;
for kings and all who are in high places, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.
for kings and all that are in high place; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity.
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.
whereunto I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I speak the truth, I lie not), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting.
I desire therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputing.
In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety, not with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing,
In like manner, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefastness and sobriety; not with braided hair, and gold or pearls or costly raiment;
But I don’t permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness.
But I permit not a woman to teach, nor to have dominion over a man, but to be in quietness.