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| 1I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people-- | 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 2for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. | 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 3This is good, and pleases God our Savior, | 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 4who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. | 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 5For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, | 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 6who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time. | 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 7And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle--I am telling the truth, I am not lying--and a true and faithful teacher of the Gentiles. | 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 8Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing. | 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 9I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, | 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 10but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God. | 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 11A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. | 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 12I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man; she must be quiet. | 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 13For Adam was formed first, then Eve. | 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 14And Adam was not the one deceived; it was the woman who was deceived and became a sinner. | 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 15But women will be saved through childbearing--if they continue in faith, love and holiness with propriety. | 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. | [an error occurred while processing this directive] |
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