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1 Timothy

Chapter 2

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    I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men:

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    for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.

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    For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior;

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    who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth.

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    For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,

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    who gave himself as a ransom for all; the testimony in its own times;

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    to which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth in Christ, not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

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    I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting.

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    In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety; not just with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing;

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    but (which becomes women professing godliness) with good works.

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    Let a woman learn in quietness with full submission.

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    But I don’t permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness.

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    For Adam was first formed, then Eve.

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    Adam wasn’t deceived, but the woman, being deceived, has fallen into disobedience;

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    but she will be saved through her childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and sanctification with sobriety.