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I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks be made for all men,
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for kings and all who are in high places, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.
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For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
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who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth.
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For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
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who gave himself as a ransom for all, the testimony at the proper time,
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to which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle—I am telling the truth in Christ, not lying—a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
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I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting.
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In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety, not with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing,
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but with good works, which is appropriate for women professing godliness.
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Let a woman learn in quietness with full submission.
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But I don’t permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness.
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For Adam was formed first, then Eve.
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Adam wasn’t deceived, but the woman, being deceived, has fallen into disobedience;
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but she will be saved through her childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness with sobriety.
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