For (A)there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man[a] Christ Jesus, (B)who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is (C)the testimony given (D)at the proper time. (E)For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle ((F)I am telling the truth, I am not lying), (G)a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

I desire then that (H)in every place the men should pray, (I)lifting (J)holy hands without anger or quarreling; likewise also (K)that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, 10 (L)but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works. 11 Let a woman learn quietly (M)with all submissiveness.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 2:5 men and man render the same Greek word that is translated people in verses 1 and 4

Bible Gateway Recommends

ESV Economy Bible, Large Print Softcover, Case of 24
ESV Economy Bible, Large Print Softcover, Case of 24
Retail: $191.76
Our Price: $119.76
Save: $72.00 (38%)
ESV Holy Bible for Kids, Softcover Economy Edition
ESV Holy Bible for Kids, Softcover Economy Edition
Retail: $9.99
Our Price: $5.49
Save: $4.50 (45%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
ESV Study Bible--Bonded leather, black
ESV Study Bible--Bonded leather, black
Retail: $94.99
Our Price: $58.99
Save: $36.00 (38%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars