1First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone,

2for kings and all those who are in authority, Ezr 6:10; Rm 13:1; 1Co 2:1 so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness 2Pt 1:3 and dignity. 1Tm 3:4; Ti 2:7

3This is good, and it pleases God our Savior, 1Tm 1:1

4who wants everyone Ti 2:11 to be saved Ezk 18:23,32; Jn 3:17; 1Tm 4:10; Ti 2:11; 2Pt 3:9 and to come to the knowledge of the truth. Jn 14:6,17

5For there is one God Dt 6:4; Gl 3:20

6who gave Himself — a ransom for all, Mt 20:28; Gl 1:4

7For this I was appointed a herald, an apostle Eph 3:7-8; 1Tm 1:11; 2Tm 1:11 (I am telling the truth; Other mss add in Christ I am not lying), and a teacher of the Gentiles Ac 9:15 in faith and truth.

8Therefore, I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or argument. Mk 7:21; Lk 9:46-47; 24:38; Rm 14:1; Php 2:14

9Also, the women are to dress themselves in modest clothing, 1Pt 3:3 with decency and good sense, not with elaborate hairstyles, gold, Rv 3:18 pearls, or expensive apparel,

10but with good works, 2Co 9:8; Gl 3:10 as is proper for women who affirm that they worship God.

11A woman should learn in silence with full submission. 1Co 14:34; Ti 2:5

12I do not allow a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; instead, she is to be silent.

13For Adam was created first, then Eve. Gn 2:7,22; 3:16; 1Co 11:8-12

14And Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and transgressed. Gn 3:6,13; 2Co 11:3

15But she will be saved through childbearing, if she continues Lit if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, 1Th 3:12–4:10 with good judgment.