Thematic Bible
1 Timothy 2:1 (show verse)
First of all, then, I urge that petitions (specific requests), prayers, intercessions (prayers for others) and thanksgivings be offered on behalf of all people,
1 Timothy 2:2 (show verse)
for kings and all who are in [positions of] high authority, so that we may live a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
1 Timothy 2:3 (show verse)
This [kind of praying] is good and acceptable and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior,
1 Timothy 2:4 (show verse)
who wishes all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge and recognition of the [divine] truth.
1 Timothy 2:5 (show verse)
For there is [only] one God, and [only] one Mediator between God and mankind, the Man Christ Jesus,
1 Timothy 2:6 (show verse)
who gave Himself as a ransom [a substitutionary sacrifice to atone] for all, the testimony given at the right and proper time.
1 Timothy 2:7 (show verse)
And for this matter I was appointed a preacher and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying [when I say this]—a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
1 Timothy 2:8 (show verse)
Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger and disputing or quarreling or doubt [in their mind].
1 Timothy 2:9 (show verse)
Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves modestly and appropriately and discreetly in proper clothing, not with [elaborately] braided hair and gold or pearls or expensive clothes,
1 Timothy 2:10 (show verse)
but instead adorned by good deeds [helping others], as is proper for women who profess to worship God.
1 Timothy 2:11 (show verse)
A woman must quietly receive instruction with all submissiveness.
1 Timothy 2:12 (show verse)
I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet [in the congregation].
1 Timothy 2:13 (show verse)
For Adam was formed first [by God from the earth], then Eve;
1 Timothy 2:14 (show verse)
and it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman who was led astray and fell into sin.
1 Timothy 2:15 (show verse)
But women will be preserved (saved) through [the pain and dangers of] the bearing of children if they continue in faith and love and holiness with self-control and discretion.