1 I am urging, therefore, first of all, that requests, prayers, appeals, and thanks be offered on behalf of all people, 2 on behalf of kings and all others in authority, that we may lead, with full devotion and honorable conduct, a peaceful and quiet life. 3 This is good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who wants all mankind to be saved and to come to this: A knowledge of the truth. 5 There is one God, you see, and there is one intermediary between God and mankind—Messiah Jesus, himself a human being, 6 who gave himself as a slavery-ending payment for all mankind, the testimony given at God’s own appointed time. 7 That is why I was appointed a messenger and apostle (it is the truth that I am speaking; I am not lying), to instruct the Gentiles in the message of faith and truth.

8 In light of these things, I earnestly bid the men at any gathering to lift up holy hands as they pray, without anger and quarreling. 9 And my earnest bidding to the women: It is with modesty and good judgment that they are to adorn themselves, with proper conduct, not with elaborate hairstyles and gold or pearls or expensive clothing, 10 but with that which is appropriate for women who claim to be devoted to God: Good deeds. 11 A woman+ is to receive instruction quietly, with full submission. 12 I don’t allow a woman to teach, moreover, or to exercise authority over, a man;+ she is to remain quiet. 13 It was Adam, you see, who was formed first, then Eve. 14 And it was not Adam who was deceived. The woman, however, having been thoroughly deceived, willfully violated God’s express command. 15 Yet she will be saved despite the pain of childbearing+—if they continue in faith and love and holiness, with good judgment.