1 Timothy

On Prayer

Firstly, I ask that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone,

including rulers of states and all in authority, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in godliness and respect. 

This is good and pleases God our savior, 

who desires everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 

For there is one God. There is also one mediator between God and humankind, Christ Jesus, who is human himself, 

and who gave his life to redeem everyone. This is the testimony, given at the right time, 

and God has appointed me as an apostle and messenger of this message. I am telling the truth and not lying: He made me teacher of the Gentiles in matters of faith and truth.

On the Behavior of Men and Women

I want the men everywhere to lift pure hands in prayer to heaven, without anger or disagreement.

Let women dress simply and modestly, not with fancy hairstyles, gold, jewelry, and expensive clothes, 

but with good deeds, as is appropriate for women serving God. 

Let a woman quietly receive instruction and remain submissive. 

Do not permit any woman to teach or have authority over men. Let them remain silent. 

For Adam was created first, and then Eve. 

Adam was not deceived; it was the woman who was deceived and fell into sin. 

But she will be saved through motherhood, provided women persevere in faith and love and holiness, with modesty.