1First of all, I urge that requests, prayers, intercessions, and thanks be offered for everyone.
2Pray for kings and all who are in positions of authority, so that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in complete godliness and dignity.
3This is good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior,
4who wants all people to be saved and to come to a full understanding of the truth.
5For there is one God and one mediator between God and humans—the human Christ Jesus,
6who gave himself as a ransom for everyone. This message was given at the right time.
7I was appointed a preacher and an apostle to spread this message (I am telling the truth in Christ and not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
8Therefore, I want men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or doubt.
9In the same way, women should dress modestly and appropriately, not with elaborate hairstyles, gold, pearls, or expensive clothes.
10Instead, they should adorn themselves with good deeds, which is proper for women who claim to be godly.
11Women should learn in quietness and full submission.
12I don’t allow women to teach or have authority over men; they should remain quiet.
13Because Adam was created first, then Eve.
14Adam was not tricked, but the woman was tricked and fell into sin.
15But she will be saved through childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness with self-control.