New Revised Standard NRS
The Bible in Basic English BBE
1 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone,
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My desire is, first of all, that you will make requests and prayers and give praise for all men;
2 for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity.
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For kings and all those in authority; so that we may have a calm and quiet life in all fear of God and serious behaviour.
3 This is right and is acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
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This is good and pleasing in the eyes of God our Saviour;
4 who desires everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
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Whose desire is that all men may have salvation and come to the knowledge of what is true.
5 For there is one God; there is also one mediator between God and humankind, Christ Jesus, himself human,
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For there is one God and one peacemaker between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
6 who gave himself a ransom for all —this was attested at the right time.
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Who gave himself as an offering for all; witness of which was to be given at the right time;
7 For this I was appointed a herald and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
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And of this I became a preacher and an Apostle (what I say is true, not false,) and a teacher of the Gentiles in the true faith.
8 I desire, then, that in every place the men should pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or argument;
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It is my desire, then, that in every place men may give themselves to prayer, lifting up holy hands, without wrath or argument.
9 also that the women should dress themselves modestly and decently in suitable clothing, not with their hair braided, or with gold, pearls, or expensive clothes,
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And that women may be dressed in simple clothing, with a quiet and serious air; not with twisted hair and gold or jewels or robes of great price;
10 but with good works, as is proper for women who profess reverence for God.
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But clothed with good works, as is right for women who are living in the fear of God.
11 Let a woman learn in silence with full submission.
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Let a woman quietly take the place of a learner and be under authority.
12 I permit no woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she is to keep silent.
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In my opinion it is right for a woman not to be a teacher, or to have rule over a man, but to be quiet.
13 For Adam was formed first, then Eve;
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For Adam was first formed, then Eve;
14 and Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and became a transgressor.
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And Adam was not taken by deceit, but the woman, being tricked, became a wrongdoer.
15 Yet she will be saved through childbearing, provided they continue in faith and love and holiness, with modesty.
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But if they go on in faith and love and holy self-control, she will be kept safe at the time of childbirth.
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