1I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—

2for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

3This is good, and pleases God our Savior,

4who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.

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

6who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time.

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.

8Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.

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,

10but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God.

11A woman2:11Or wife ; also in verse 12 should learn in quietness and full submission.

12I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man;2:12Or over her husband she must be quiet.

13For Adam was formed first, then Eve.

14And Adam was not the one deceived; it was the woman who was deceived and became a sinner.

15But women2:15Greek she will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith, love and holiness with propriety.