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

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

3This is good and acceptable before God our savior.

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

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

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

7For 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.

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

9Likewise, 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.

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

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

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

13For Adam was formed first, then Eve.

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

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