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| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1First of all, then, I urge that requests, prayers, intercessions, and thanks be offered on behalf of all people, |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2even for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3Such prayer for all is good and welcomed before God our Savior, |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4since he wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5For there is one God and one intermediary between God and humanity, Christ Jesus, himself human, |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6who gave himself as a ransom for all, revealing God's purpose at his appointed time. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7For this I was appointed a preacher and 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] | 8So I want the men to pray in every place, lifting up holy hands without anger or dispute. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9Likewise the women are to dress in suitable apparel, with modesty and self-control. Their adornment must not be with braided hair and gold or pearls or expensive clothing, |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess reverence for God. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11A woman must learn quietly with all submissiveness. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man. She must remain quiet. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13For Adam was formed first and then Eve. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14And Adam was not deceived, but the woman, because she was fully deceived, fell into transgression. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15But she will be delivered through childbearing, if she continues in faith and love and holiness with self-control. |
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