| New International Version (NIV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 1 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-- | 1 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-- |
| 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. | 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. |
| 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, | 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, |
| 4 who wants all men to be saved and to come to a 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 Christ Jesus, | 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 men--the testimony given in its proper time. | 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all men--the testimony given in its proper time. |
| 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. | 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 want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing. | 8 I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing. |
| 9 I also want women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, | 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 with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God. | 10 but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God. |
| 11 A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. | 11 A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. |
| 12 I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she must be silent. | 12 I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she must be silent. |
| 13 For Adam was formed first, then Eve. | 13 For Adam was formed first, then Eve. |
| 14 And Adam was not the one deceived; it was the woman who was deceived and became a sinner. | 14 And Adam was not the one deceived; it was the woman who was deceived and became a sinner. |
| 15 But women will be saved through childbearing--if they continue in faith, love and holiness with propriety. | 15 But women will be saved through childbearing--if they continue in faith, love and holiness with propriety. |
| Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) | Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |