1 Timothy 2

A Call to Prayer

1 Timothy 2:1–8

1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity.

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

4 Who desires all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

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

6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.

7 Where unto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

8 I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

Instructions to Women

1 Timothy 2:9–15

9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with modesty and self-control; not with braided hair, or gold, or pearls, or expensive clothing;

10 But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.

11 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.

12 But I do not permit a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

13 For Adam was first formed, then Eve.

14 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.

15 Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and love and holiness with self-control.