| Hebrew Names Version (HNV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 1 I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men: | 1 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-- |
| 2 for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence. | 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. |
| 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God, our Savior; | 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, |
| 4 who desires to have all men to be saved, and come to full knowledge of the truth. | 4 who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. |
| 5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Messiah Yeshua, | 5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, |
| 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all; the testimony in its own times; | 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all men--the testimony given in its proper time. |
| 7 to which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth in Messiah, not lying), a teacher of the Goyim in faith and truth. | 7 And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle--I am telling the truth, I am not lying--and a teacher of the true faith to the Gentiles. |
| 8 I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. | 8 I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing. |
| 9 In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety; not just with braided hair, and gold or pearls or costly clothing; | 9 I also want women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, |
| 10 but (which becomes women professing godliness) through good works. | 10 but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God. |
| 11 Let a woman learn in quietness with all subjection. | 11 A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. |
| 12 But I don't permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness. | 12 I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she must be silent. |
| 13 For Adam was first formed, then Havah. | 13 For Adam was formed first, then Eve. |
| 14 Adam wasn't deceived, but the woman, being deceived, has fallen into disobedience; | 14 And Adam was not the one deceived; it was the woman who was deceived and became a sinner. |
| 15 but she will be saved through her child-bearing, if they continue in faith, love, and sanctification with sobriety. | 15 But women will be saved through childbearing--if they continue in faith, love and holiness with propriety. |
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