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[1]I Exhort therefore, that first of all supplications, prayers, intercessions and giving of thanks be made for all men,
[2]For Kings, and for all that are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and a peaceable life, in all godliness and honesty.
[3]For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
[4]Who will that all men shall be saved, and come unto the knowledge of the truth.
[5]For there is one God, and one Mediator between God and man, which is the man Christ Jesus,
[6]Who gave himself a ransom for all men, to be a testimony in due time,
[7]Whereunto I am ordained a preacher and an Apostle (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not) even a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.
[8]I will therefore that the men pray, everywhere lifting up pure hands without wrath, or doubting.
[9]Likewise also the women, that they array themselves in comely apparel, with shamefacedness and modesty, not with braided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly apparel,
[10]But (as becometh women that profess the fear of God) with good works.
[11]Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.
[12]I permit not a woman to teach, neither 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 was deceived, and was in the transgression.
[15]Notwithstanding, through bearing of children she shall be saved if they continue in faith, and love, and holiness with modesty.
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