1 F irst of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men,

2 f or kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

3 T his is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,

4 w ho desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

5 F or there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,

6 w ho gave Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony given at the proper time.

7 F or this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle ( I am telling the truth, I am not lying) as a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

8 T herefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and dissension. Women Instructed

9 L ikewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly garments,

10 b ut rather by means of good works, as is proper for women making a claim to godliness.

11 A woman must quietly receive instruction with entire submissiveness.

12 B ut I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet.

13 F or it was Adam who was first created, and then Eve.

14 A nd it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into transgression.

15 B ut women will be preserved through the bearing of children if they continue in faith and love and sanctity with self-restraint.