1  I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks be made for all men, 2  for kings and all who are in high places, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence. 3  For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4  who desires all people to be saved and come to full 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 as a ransom for all, the testimony at the proper time, 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.

8  I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting. 9  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, 10  but with good works, which is appropriate for women professing godliness. 11 Let a woman learn in quietness with full submission. 12  But I don’t permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness. 13  For Adam was formed first, then Eve. 14  Adam wasn’t deceived, but the woman, being deceived, has fallen into disobedience; 15  but she will be saved through her childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness with sobriety.