A Call to Prayer
1I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 3For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 4Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 5For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; 6Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. 7Whereunto 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.
8I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
Instructions to Women
9In 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; 10But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works. 11Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. 12But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. 13For Adam was first formed, then Eve. 14And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression. 15Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.
King James Bible
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A Call to Prayer
1 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— 2 for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity. 3 This is good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave Himself as a ransom for all—the testimony that was given at just the right time.
7 For this reason I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a faithful and true teacher of the Gentiles. I am telling the truth; I am not lying about anything. 8 Therefore I want the men everywhere a to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or dissension.
Instructions to Women
9 Likewise, I want the women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty, and with self-control, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, 10 but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.
11 A woman b must learn in quietness and full submissiveness. 12 I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; c she is to remain quiet. 13 For Adam was formed first, and then Eve. 14 And it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman who was deceived and fell into transgression. 15 Women, however, will be saved d through childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control.
Footnotes:
8 a Or in every place (of worship)
11 b Or wife ; also in verse 12
12 c Or over her husband
15 d Literally She, however, will be saved
A Call to Prayer
1I exhort, then, first of all, there be made supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, for all men: 2for kings, and all who are in authority, that a quiet and peaceable life we may lead in all piety and gravity, 3for this is right and acceptable before God our Saviour, 4who doth will all men to be saved, and to come to the full knowledge of the truth; 5for one is God, one also is mediator of God and of men, the man Christ Jesus, 6who did give himself a ransom for all -- the testimony in its own times -- 7in regard to which I was set a preacher and apostle -- truth I say in Christ, I do not lie -- a teacher of nations, in faith and truth.
8I wish, therefore, that men pray in every place, lifting up kind hands, apart from anger and reasoning;
Instructions to Women
9in like manner also the women, in becoming apparel, with modesty and sobriety to adorn themselves, not in braided hair, or gold, or pearls, or garments of great price, 10but -- which becometh women professing godly piety -- through good works. 11Let a woman in quietness learn in all subjection, 12and a woman I do not suffer to teach, nor to rule a husband, but to be in quietness, 13for Adam was first formed, then Eve, 14and Adam was not deceived, but the woman, having been deceived, into transgression came, 15and she shall be saved through the child-bearing, if they remain in faith, and love, and sanctification, with sobriety.
Instructions for Worship and Prayer
¹ First of all, I urge you to pray! Make petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone— ² for kings and all those in authority—so that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. ³ This is good and pleases God our Savior, ⁴ who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
⁵ For there is one God and one mediator between God and humanity, the man Christ Jesus, ⁶ who gave Himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed at the proper time. ⁷ And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying—and a true teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
Instructions for Men and Women in Worship
⁸ Therefore, I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing. ⁹ Likewise, I want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, ¹⁰ but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God.
¹¹ Let a woman learn quietly with full submission. ¹² I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man; she must remain quiet. ¹³ For Adam was formed first, then Eve. ¹⁴ And Adam was not the one deceived; it was the woman who was deceived and birthed sin. ¹⁵ But women will be saved through the Child born—if they continue in faith, love, and holiness with propriety.
Footnotes:
1.“Petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings” (verse 1) refers to different types of prayer. Petitions are specific requests for needs, prayers refer to general communication with God, intercessions mean to pray on behalf of others, and thanksgivings involve expressing gratitude.
2.“One mediator” (verse 5) emphasizes the unique role of Jesus as the only bridge between humanity and God. The Greek word mesites implies a go-between who reconciles two parties. In this case, Jesus is the one who reconciles humanity to God.
3.“Ransom for all people” (verse 6) highlights the sacrificial death of Jesus as a payment for sin. The word antilutron conveys the idea of a substitute payment that frees someone from bondage. Jesus’ death redeems humanity from the slavery of sin.
4.“Lifting up holy hands” (verse 8) refers to the posture of prayer, often used in Jewish worship. The emphasis on “holy hands” signifies a life of purity and sincerity before God. Anger and disputing are barriers to prayer.
5.“Modesty and propriety” (verse 9) calls for women to prioritize inner beauty and godly character over outward adornment. Paul’s cultural context involved elaborate hairstyles and costly jewelry that were symbols of vanity and excess.
6.“Learn quietly with full submission” (verse 11) addresses the cultural norm of women not holding teaching authority over men in public worship. The word hesuchia translated as “quietly” refers more to an attitude of peace and respect than absolute silence.
7.“Saved through childbearing” (verse 15) is a debated passage. Some interpret this as a reference to women’s role in bearing children, while others see it as a symbolic reference to the birth of Jesus, the Savior. In either case, faith, love, and holiness remain essential for all believers.
