New International Version | New American Standard Bible 1995 |
1I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people-- | 1First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, |
2for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. | 2for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. |
3This is good, and pleases God our Savior, | 3This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, |
4who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. | 4who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. |
5For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, | 5For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, |
6who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time. | 6who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony given 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. | 7For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying) as a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth. |
8Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing. | 8Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and dissension. |
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, | 9Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly garments, |
10but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God. | 10but rather by means of good works, as is proper for women making a claim to godliness. |
11A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. | 11A woman must quietly receive instruction with entire submissiveness. |
12I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man; she must be quiet. | 12But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet. |
13For Adam was formed first, then Eve. | 13For it was Adam who was first created, and then Eve. |
14And Adam was not the one deceived; it was the woman who was deceived and became a sinner. | 14And it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into transgression. |
15But women will be saved through childbearing--if they continue in faith, love and holiness with propriety. | 15But women will be preserved through the bearing of children if they continue in faith and love and sanctity with self-restraint. |
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