Instructions on Worship

I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers,(A) intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority,(B) that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness(C) and holiness. This is good, and pleases(D) God our Savior,(E) who wants(F) all people(G) to be saved(H) and to come to a knowledge of the truth.(I) For there is one God(J) and one mediator(K) between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus,(L) who gave himself as a ransom(M) for all people. This has now been witnessed to(N) at the proper time.(O) And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying(P)—and a true and faithful teacher(Q) of the Gentiles.(R)

Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands(S) without anger or disputing. I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes,(T) 10 but with good deeds,(U) appropriate for women who profess to worship God.

11 A woman[a] should learn in quietness and full submission.(V) 12 I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man;[b] she must be quiet.(W) 13 For Adam was formed first, then Eve.(X) 14 And Adam was not the one deceived; it was the woman who was deceived and became a sinner.(Y) 15 But women[c] will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith, love(Z) and holiness with propriety.

Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 2:11 Or wife; also in verse 12
  2. 1 Timothy 2:12 Or over her husband
  3. 1 Timothy 2:15 Greek she

First, I Urge That Prayers And Thanksgivings Be Made For All People

First of all then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all the ones being in a place of superiority, in order that we may spend[a] a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. This[b] is good and acceptable[c] in the sight of our Savior God, Who desires[d] all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

For Jesus Gave Himself As a Ransom For All

For there is one God, and one mediator of God and people— the man Christ Jesus, the One having given Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony given in His[e] own times for which I was appointed a proclaimer and an apostle (I am telling the truth; I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in[f] faith and truth. So I want the men in every place to be praying, lifting-up holy hands without anger and argument.

Women’s Appearance And Behavior Should Be Fitting For Ones Professing Godliness

Similarly also, I urge that women be adorning themselves in well-ordered[g] apparel with modesty and sound-mindedness[h]— not in braided hair and gold or pearls or very-expensive clothing, 10 but through[i] good works, which is fitting for women professing godliness[j]. 11 Let a woman be learning in quietness with all submission. 12 And I do not permit a woman to teach nor have-authority-over[k] a man, but to be in quietness. 13 For Adam was formed first, then Eve. 14 And Adam was not deceived[l], but the woman, having been completely-deceived, has come-to-be in transgression. 15 But she[m] will be saved by[n] The Childbearing, if they[o] continue in faith and love and holiness with sound-mindedness.

Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 2:2 Or, lead, pass, live.
  2. 1 Timothy 2:3 That is, such prayer.
  3. 1 Timothy 2:3 Or, pleasing.
  4. 1 Timothy 2:4 Or, wants, wishes.
  5. 1 Timothy 2:6 Or, its.
  6. 1 Timothy 2:7 That is, in connection with.
  7. 1 Timothy 2:9 Or, respectable, modest, appropriate.
  8. 1 Timothy 2:9 Or, good-sense, moderation, discretion.
  9. 1 Timothy 2:10 Or, by way of.
  10. 1 Timothy 2:10 Or, piety, reverence.
  11. 1 Timothy 2:12 Or, have independent rule over; or, domineer over.
  12. 1 Timothy 2:14 Adam sinned by deliberate choice.
  13. 1 Timothy 2:15 That is, the generic ‘woman’ of v 11, 12; or, Eve, v 14.
  14. 1 Timothy 2:15 Or, through. That is, directly and independently through Christ, just like the men. Or, through her childbearing; that is, while living in her childbearing role, just as men are saved in their toil, Gen 3:16-17.
  15. 1 Timothy 2:15 That is, the individual women represented by ‘she’ earlier in the verse.

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.

Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.

I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;

10 But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.

11 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.

12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

13 For Adam was first formed, then Eve.

14 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.

15 Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.

Instruções sobre adoração

Aconselho antes de tudo, que se ore, suplique e agradeça a Deus, intercedendo a favor de toda a gente. Não se esqueçam de orar pelos que governam e estão investidos de autoridade, a fim de que possamos viver em paz e sossego, conformando a nossa conduta com toda a devoção e dignidade. Isto é bom e agrada a Deus nosso Salvador, que quer que todos os homens se salvem e venham ao conhecimento da verdade. Porque existe um só Deus. E entre ele e os homens há um só mediador, que é Jesus Cristo, seu Filho, que é homem. O qual se deu a si mesmo como o preço da salvação de toda a humanidade. Esta é a mensagem que Deus trouxe ao mundo no momento oportuno. E foi para falar dessa mensagem que eu próprio fui constituído pregador e apóstolo de Deus, e fui encarregado de ensinar esta verdade aos gentios, levando-os ao conhecimento da fé. Não estou a mentir; estou a falar a verdade.

É por isso que desejo que, por toda a parte, haja homens que orem a Deus, erguendo para os céus mãos sem pecado, sem ira nem discussão.

As mulheres também que se vistam de uma maneira decente, com modéstia, sem procurar dar nas vistas, fugindo aos penteados elaborados, ao ouro, às joias e ao vestuário aparatoso. 10 Porque as mulheres que se dizem dedicadas a Deus devem tornar-se notadas pelas boas obras que praticam.

11 As mulheres devem escutar e aprender em sossego e submissão. 12 Não lhes permito que ensinem ou que exerçam domínio sobre os homens; que elas se mantenham em sossego. 13 Porque Deus formou Adão primeiro e só depois fez Eva. 14 E foi a mulher, não Adão, que foi enganada por Satanás e daí resultou a transgressão. 15 Contudo, ainda que a mulher tenha sido punida com um parto doloroso, será salva se levar uma vida de fé, amor, santidade e modéstia.