1 Timothy 2:1-10

Instructions on Worship

1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—

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,

4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.

5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus,

6 who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the 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 true and faithful teacher of the Gentiles.

8 Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.

9 I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes,

10 but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God.

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1 Timothy 2:1-10 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 TIMOTHY 2

In this chapter the apostle exhorts to prayer for all sorts of men, gives rules and directions about the dress of women, and their subjection to their husbands; and concludes with some comfort to them. The apostle exhorts to prayer in the first place, directs to the several parts and branches of prayer, and points to the persons to be prayed for, and what should be prayed for on their account, 1Ti 2:1,2. And next follow the reasons or arguments engaging to it, which are taken from the agreeableness of it in the sight of God; from the will of God, that all men should be saved: from there being but one God of all, and one Mediator between God and men; from Christ's giving himself a ransom price for all; and from the apostle being a preacher of the Gospel to the Gentiles, as well as Jews, 1Ti 2:3-7 wherefore he concludes and determines, according to his apostolical power and authority, that prayer be made in any place, provided there were faith and purity, and wrath and doubting were laid aside, 1Ti 2:8. Also, he exhorts women to appear, especially in public service, in a modest and becoming dress, and to adorn themselves with good works, 1Ti 2:9,10, and that they should be silent learners, and not teachers, and be in subjection to their husbands, 1Ti 2:11,12. The reasons of which subjection are taken from the formation of Adam before Eve, and from Eve's being deceived, and not Adam, 1Ti 2:13,14. However, for the comfort of women, it is observed, that though in sorrow they bring forth children, yet through the birth of a Son, the promised Messiah, they shall be saved, who continue in faith, charity, and holiness, with sobriety, 1Ti 2:15.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Cross References 21

1. Ephesians 6:18
2. Ezra 6:10; Romans 13:1
3. 1 Timothy 3:16; 1 Timothy 4:7,8; 1 Timothy 6:3,5,6,11; 2 Timothy 3:5; Titus 1:1
4. S 1 Timothy 5:4
5. S Luke 1:47
6. Ezekiel 18:23,32; Ezekiel 33:11
7. 1 Timothy 4:10; Titus 2:11; 2 Peter 3:9
8. S John 3:17; S Romans 11:14
9. 2 Timothy 2:25; Titus 1:1; Hebrews 10:26
10. Deuteronomy 6:4; Romans 3:29,30; Romans 10:12
11. S Galatians 3:20
12. Romans 1:3
13. S Matthew 20:28
14. S 1 Corinthians 1:6
15. 1 Timothy 6:15; Titus 1:3
16. S Romans 9:1
17. 2 Timothy 1:11
18. S Acts 9:15; Ephesians 3:7,8
19. Psalms 24:4; Psalms 63:4; Psalms 134:2; Psalms 141:2; Luke 24:50
20. 1 Peter 3:3
21. Proverbs 31:13