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Therefore, first of all, I urge that requests, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people,
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for kings and all who are in authority, in order that we may live a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
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This is good and acceptable before God our savior.
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He desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
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For there is one God, and there is one mediator for God and man, the man Christ Jesus.
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He gave himself as a ransom for all, as the testimony at the right time.
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For this purpose, I, myself, was made a herald and an apostle. I am telling the truth. I am not lying. I am a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
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Therefore, I want men in every place to pray and to lift up holy hands without anger or arguing.
Instructions to Women
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Likewise, I want the women to dress themselves in proper clothing, with modesty and self-control. They should not have braided hair, or gold, or pearls, or expensive clothing.
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I want them to dress with what is appropriate for women who profess godliness through good works.
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A woman should learn in silence and in all compliance.
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I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man, but to live in quietness.
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For Adam was formed first, then Eve.
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And Adam was not deceived, but the woman was completely deceived in transgression.
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However, she will be saved through bearing children, if they continue in faith and love and sanctification with soundness of mind.
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