| 1 First of all I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions and thanksgiving be made for everyone, | |
| 2 for rulers of states and all in authority, that we may enjoy a quiet and peaceful life in godliness and respect. | |
| 3 This is good and pleases God. | |
| 4 For he wants all to be saved and come to the knowledge of truth. | |
| 5 As there is one God, there is one mediator between God and humankind, Christ Jesus, himself human, | |
| 6 who gave his life for the redemption of all. This is the testimony, given in its proper time, | |
| 7 and of this, God has made me apostle and herald. I am not lying, I am telling the truth: He made me teacher of the nations regarding faith and truth. | |
| 8 I want the men in every place to lift pure hands in prayer to heaven without anger and dissension. | |
| 9 Let women dress with simplicity and modesty, not adorned with fancy hairstyles, gold, jewels and expensive clothes, | |
| 10 but with good works, as is fitting for women serving God. | |
| 11 Let a woman quietly receive instruction and be sub-missive. | |
| 12 I allow no woman to teach or to have authority over men. Let them be quiet. | |
| 13 For Adam was created first and then Eve. | |
| 14 Adam was not deceived; it was the woman who was deceived and fell into sin. | |
| 15 But she will be saved through motherhood, provided that her life be orderly and holy, in faith and love. | |
