(A)who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time, (B)for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle—I am speaking the truth [a]in Christ and not lying—(C)a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

Men and Women in the Church

I desire therefore that the men pray (D)everywhere, (E)lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting;

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  1. 1 Timothy 2:7 NU omits in Christ

who gave himself as a ransom(A) for all people. This has now been witnessed to(B) at the proper time.(C) And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying(D)—and a true and faithful teacher(E) of the Gentiles.(F)

Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands(G) without anger or disputing.

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