[1] First of all, then, I ask that requests, prayers, petitions, and thanksgiving be made for all people. [2] Pray for kings and everyone who is in authority so that we can live a quiet and peaceful life in complete godliness and dignity. [3] This is right and it pleases God our savior, [4] who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. [5] There is one God and one mediator between God and humanity, the human Christ Jesus, [6] who gave himself as a payment to set all people free. This was a testimony that was given at the right time. [7] I was appointed to be a preacher and apostle of this testimony—I’m telling the truth and I’m not lying! I’m a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth. [8] Therefore, I want men to pray everywhere by lifting up hands that are holy, without anger or argument. [9] In the same way, I want women to enhance their appearance with clothing that is modest and sensible, not with elaborate hairstyles, gold, pearls, or expensive clothes. [10] They should make themselves attractive by doing good, which is appropriate for women who claim to honor God. [11] A wife should learn quietly with complete submission. [12] I don’t allow a wife to teach or to control her husband. Instead, she should be a quiet listener. [13] Adam was formed first, and then Eve. [14] Adam wasn’t deceived, but rather his wife became the one who stepped over the line because she was completely deceived. [15] But a wife will be brought safely through childbirth, if they both continue in faith, love, and holiness, together with self-control.
