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1 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone,
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I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—
2 for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
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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 it pleases God our Savior,
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This is good, and pleases God our Savior,
4 who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
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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 man, a man, Christ Jesus,
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For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus,
6 who gave Himself-a ransom for all, a testimony at the proper time.
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who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time.
7 For this I was appointed a herald, an apostle (I am telling the truth; I am not lying), and a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
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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 in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or argument.
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Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.
9 Also, the women are to dress themselves in modest clothing, with decency and good sense; not with elaborate hairstyles, gold, pearls, or expensive apparel,
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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 works, as is proper for women who affirm that they worship God.
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but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God.
11 A woman should learn in silence with full submission.
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A woman should learn in quietness and full submission.
12 I do not allow a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; instead, she is to be silent.
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I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man; she must be quiet.
13 For Adam was created first, then Eve.
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For Adam was formed first, then Eve.
14 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and transgressed.
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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 childbearing, if she continues in faith, love, and holiness, with good sense.
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But women will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith, love and holiness with propriety.
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