[1] So, first and foremost, I urge God's people to pray. They should make their requests, petitions, and thanksgivings on behalf of all humanity. [2] Teach them to pray for kings (or anyone in high places for that matter) so that we can lead quiet, peaceful lives-reverent, godly, and holy- [3] all of which is good and acceptable before the eyes of God our Savior [4] who desires for everyone to be saved and know the truth. [5] Because There is one God and one Mediator between God and us- the man Jesus, God's Anointed, [6] Who gave His life as a ransom for all so that we might have freedom. The testimony was given to me at just the right time. [7] This is exactly what I was appointed to do-tell everyone His story-as a herald, an emissary, a teacher of the outsiders in faith and the truth. (Listen, I promise it's all true. I'm not lying.) [8] So here's what you tell them; here's what I want to see: Men, pray wherever you are. Reach your holy hands to heaven-without rage or conflict-completely open. [9] Women, the same goes for you: dress properly, modestly, and appropriately. Don't get carried away in grooming your hair or seek beauty in glittering gold, pearls, or expensive clothes. [10] Instead, as is fitting, let good works decorate your true beauty and show that you are a woman who claims reverence for God. [11] It's best if a woman learns quietly and orderly in complete submission. [12] Now, Timothy, it's not my habit to allow women to teach in a way that wrenches authority from a man. As I said, it's best if a woman learns quietly and orderly. [13] This is because Adam was formed first by God, then Eve. [14] Plus, it wasn't Adam who was tricked; it was she-the woman was the one who was fooled and disobeyed God's command first. [15] Still, God, in His faithfulness, will deliver her through childbearing as long as she remains in faith and love and holiness with self-restraint.
