1I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, 2They should be made for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. 3This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior. 4It is God’s desire that all men have salvation and come to the full preciseaccuratecorrect knowledge Greek: epignosis: recognition, discernment of the truth. 5There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. 6He gave himself as a ransom for all. A witness was to be given at the right time. 7Because of this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle. What I say is true, not false, and I am a teacher of the nations in the true faith. 8I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or argument. 9Likewise I want women to be adorned in modest clothing, with modesty and soundness of mind; not with braided hair, and gold or pearls or costly clothes; 10but that which becomes a woman professing godliness through good works. 11Let a woman learn in silence with all subjection. 12I do not permit a woman to teach or have dominion over a man, but to remain quiet. 13Adam was first formed and then Eve. 14Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived fell into transgression. 15She will be saved through her childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and sanctification with sobriety.