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1 Timothy 2
Turning to public worship rules, Paul urges that prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be offered for all people, including civic rulers. Situated in the early section of 1 Timothy, this chapter promotes a quiet and peaceable life grounded in godliness and honesty. The text emphasizes God's universal desire for truth and salvation, pointing to Jesus as the sole mediator between humanity and God. The apostle provides specific guidelines regarding modest attire, quiet study, and respectful order during gatherings. Leadership responsibility requires humility and reverence in corporate life. Paul declares the central foundation of prayer in 1 Timothy 2:5, "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus."
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 honesty.
3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
4 Who will have 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 Whereunto 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 verity.
8 I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;
10 But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.
11 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.
12 But I suffer not 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 charity and holiness with sobriety.
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