Study Desk

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)

but with good deeds,^(u) appropriate for women who profess to worship God.

A woman^[a] should learn in quietness and full submission.^(v)

I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man;^[b] she must be quiet.^(w)

For Adam was formed first, then Eve.^(x)

And Adam was not the one deceived; it was the woman who was deceived and became a sinner.^(y)

But women^[c] will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith, love^(z) and holiness with propriety.