First Timothy 2

1 Therefore first of all, I urge that requests, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people,⋮

2 for kings and all who are in authority, in order that we may live a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.⋮

3 This is good and acceptable before God our savior.⋮

4 He desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.⋮

5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator for God and man, the man Christ Jesus.⋮

6 He gave himself as a ransom for all, as the testimony at the right time.⋮

7 For this purpose, I myself, was made a herald and an apostle. I am telling the truth. I am not lying. I am a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.⋮

8 Therefore, I want men in every place to pray and to lift up holy hands without anger or arguing.⋮

9 Likewise, I want the women to dress themselves in proper clothing, with modesty and self-control. They should not have braided hair, or gold, or pearls, or expensive clothing.⋮

10 I want them to dress with what is appropriate for women who profess godliness through good works.⋮

11 A woman should learn in silence and with all submission.⋮

12 I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man, but to live in quietness.⋮

13 For Adam was formed first, then Eve.⋮

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

15 However, she will be saved through bearing children, if they continue in faith and love and sanctification with soundness of mind.⋮