1Ti 2 | HCSB | STEP | First of all , then , I urge that petitions , prayers , intercessions , and thanksgivings be made for everyone ,

1 Timothy 2

Instructions on Prayer

1 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, 2 for kings and all those who are in authority, ^a so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness ^b and dignity. ^c 3 This is good, and it pleases God our Savior, ^d 4 who wants everyone ^e to be saved ^f and to come to the knowledge of the truth. ^g

5 For there is one God ^h
and one mediator ⁱ between God and humanity,
Christ Jesus, Himself human, ^j
6 who gave Himself – a ransom for all, ^k
a testimony at the proper time.

7 For this I was appointed a herald, an apostle ^l (I am telling the truth; ^{▼▼Other mss add in Christ} I am not lying), and a teacher of the Gentiles ⁿ in faith and truth.

Instructions to Men and Women

8 Therefore, I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or argument. ^o 9 Also, the women are to dress themselves in modest clothing, ^p with decency and good sense, not with elaborate hairstyles, gold, ^q pearls, or expensive apparel, 10 but with good works, ^r as is proper for women who affirm that they worship God. 11 A woman should learn in silence with full submission. ^s 12 I do not allow a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; instead, she is to be silent. 13 For Adam was created first, then Eve. ^t 14 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and transgressed. ^u 15 But she will be saved through childbearing, if she continues ^{▼▼Lit if they continue} in faith, love, and holiness, ^w with good judgment.