1I BEG, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, supplications, and thanksgivings be made in behalf of all men, 2in behalf of kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all piety and sobriety. 3This is excellent and pleasing in the sight of God, our Savior, 4who wishes all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 5For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, himself man, Christ Jesus, 6who gave himself as a ransom for all, a fact to be witnessed to at the fitting time. 7To this I was appointed a herald and an apostle \'97 I am telling the truth, I am not lying \'97 a teacher of Gentiles in faith and truth. 8I wish, then, that the men offer prayer in every place, lifting up holy hands without wrath or debate. 9Also that the women adorn themselves in becoming dress modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothes, 10but \'97 as is becoming for women professing piety \'97 with good deeds. 11A woman is to learn in all subjection. 12I do not permit a woman to teach or to usurp authority over a man, but she must remain silent. 13Adam was first formed, then Eve. 14And Adam was not deceived; the woman was deceived and fell into sin. 15But they will be saved through child-bearing, if they continue in faith and love and holiness with self-control.