| [an error occurred while processing this directive] | Holman Christian Standard Bible |
| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3This is good, and it pleases God our Savior, |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5For there is one God and one mediator between God and humanity, Christ Jesus, Himself human, |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6who gave Himself--a ransom for all, a testimony at the proper time. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7For this I was appointed a herald, an apostle (I am telling the truth; I am not lying), and a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8Therefore, I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or argument. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9Also, the women are to dress themselves in modest clothing, with decency and good sense, not with elaborate hairstyles, gold, pearls, or expensive apparel, |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10but with good works, as is proper for women who affirm that they worship God. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11A woman should learn in silence with full submission. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12I do not allow a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; instead, she is to be silent. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13For Adam was created first, then Eve. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14And Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and transgressed. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15But she will be saved through childbearing, if she continues in faith, love, and holiness, with good judgment. |
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