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1 Timothy 2-3
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A Call to Prayer

2 First of all, then, I urge that (A)requests, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made in behalf of all people, 2 (B)for kings and all who are in [a]authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and [b]dignity. 3 This is good and acceptable in the sight of (C)God our Savior, 4 (D)who wants all people to be (E)saved and to (F)come to the [c]knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is (G)one God, and (H)one mediator also between God and mankind, the (I)man Christ Jesus, 6 who (J)gave Himself as a ransom for all, the (K)testimony [d]given at [e](L)the proper time. 7 (M)For this I was appointed as a [f]preacher and (N)an apostle ((O)I am telling the truth, I am not lying), as a teacher of (P)the Gentiles in faith and truth.

Instructions for Believers

8 Therefore (Q)I want the men (R)in every place to pray, (S)lifting up (T)holy hands, without anger and dispute. 9 Likewise, I want (U)women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, [g]modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or expensive apparel, 10 but rather by means of good works, as is proper for women making a claim to godliness. 11 (V)A woman must quietly receive instruction with entire submissiveness. 12 (W)But I do not allow a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet. 13 (X)For it was Adam who was first [h]created, and then Eve. 14 And it was not Adam who was deceived, but (Y)the woman was [i]deceived and [j]became a wrongdoer. 15 But [k]women will be [l]preserved through [m]childbirth—if they continue in (Z)faith, love, and sanctity, with moderation.

Overseers and Deacons

3 (AA)It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the (AB)office of [n]overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do. 2 [o](AC)An overseer, then, must be above reproach, (AD)the husband of one wife, [p](AE)temperate, self-controlled, respectable, (AF)hospitable, (AG)skillful in teaching, 3 (AH)not overindulging in wine, not [q]a bully, but gentle, not contentious, (AI)free from the love of money. 4 He must be one who (AJ)manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity 5 (but if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of (AK)the church of God?), 6 and not a new convert, so that he will not become (AL)conceited and fall into (AM)condemnation [r]incurred by the devil. 7 And he must (AN)have a good reputation with (AO)those outside the church, so that he will not fall into [s]disgrace and (AP)the snare of the devil.

8 (AQ)Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not [t]insincere, (AR)not prone to drink much wine, (AS)not greedy for money, 9 (AT)but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 (AU)These men must also first be tested; then have them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach. 11 [u]Women must likewise be dignified, (AV)not malicious gossips, but [v](AW)temperate, faithful in all things. 12 (AX)Deacons must be (AY)husbands of one wife, and [w](AZ)good managers of their children and their own households. 13 For those who have served well as deacons (BA)obtain for themselves a [x]high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

14 I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long; 15 but [y]in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know how one should act in (BB)the household of God, which is the (BC)church of (BD)the living God, the (BE)pillar and support of the truth. 16 Beyond question, great is (BF)the mystery of godliness:

He who was (BG)revealed in the flesh,
Was [z](BH)vindicated [aa]in the Spirit,
(BI)Seen by angels,
(BJ)Proclaimed among the nations,
(BK)Believed on in the world,
(BL)Taken up in glory.

Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 2:2 Or a high position
  2. 1 Timothy 2:2 Or seriousness
  3. 1 Timothy 2:4 Or recognition
  4. 1 Timothy 2:6 Or to be given
  5. 1 Timothy 2:6 Lit its own times
  6. 1 Timothy 2:7 Or herald
  7. 1 Timothy 2:9 Lit with modesty
  8. 1 Timothy 2:13 Or formed
  9. 1 Timothy 2:14 Or thoroughly deceived
  10. 1 Timothy 2:14 Lit has become
  11. 1 Timothy 2:15 Lit she
  12. 1 Timothy 2:15 Or saved
  13. 1 Timothy 2:15 Or the childbirth; or the bearing of children
  14. 1 Timothy 3:1 Or bishop
  15. 1 Timothy 3:2 Lit The
  16. 1 Timothy 3:2 Or level-headed
  17. 1 Timothy 3:3 Or combative
  18. 1 Timothy 3:6 Lit of the devil
  19. 1 Timothy 3:7 Or reproach
  20. 1 Timothy 3:8 Or given to double-talk
  21. 1 Timothy 3:11 I.e., either deacons’ wives or deaconesses
  22. 1 Timothy 3:11 Or level-headed
  23. 1 Timothy 3:12 Lit managing well
  24. 1 Timothy 3:13 Lit good
  25. 1 Timothy 3:15 Lit if I delay
  26. 1 Timothy 3:16 Or justified
  27. 1 Timothy 3:16 Or by
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1 Timothy 2-3
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Instructions on Worship

2 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers,(A) intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority,(B) that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness(C) and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases(D) God our Savior,(E) 4 who wants(F) all people(G) to be saved(H) and to come to a knowledge of the truth.(I) 5 For there is one God(J) and one mediator(K) between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus,(L) 6 who gave himself as a ransom(M) for all people. This has now been witnessed to(N) at the proper time.(O) 7 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)

8 Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands(S) without anger or disputing. 9 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.

Qualifications for Overseers and Deacons

3 Here is a trustworthy saying:(AA) Whoever aspires to be an overseer(AB) desires a noble task. 2 Now the overseer is to be above reproach,(AC) faithful to his wife,(AD) temperate,(AE) self-controlled, respectable, hospitable,(AF) able to teach,(AG) 3 not given to drunkenness,(AH) not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome,(AI) not a lover of money.(AJ) 4 He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full[d] respect.(AK) 5 (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?)(AL) 6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited(AM) and fall under the same judgment(AN) as the devil. 7 He must also have a good reputation with outsiders,(AO) so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap.(AP)

8 In the same way, deacons[e](AQ) are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine,(AR) and not pursuing dishonest gain. 9 They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.(AS) 10 They must first be tested;(AT) and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.

11 In the same way, the women[f] are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers(AU) but temperate(AV) and trustworthy in everything.

12 A deacon must be faithful to his wife(AW) and must manage his children and his household well.(AX) 13 Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.

Reasons for Paul’s Instructions

14 Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these instructions so that, 15 if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church(AY) of the living God,(AZ) the pillar and foundation of the truth. 16 Beyond all question, the mystery(BA) from which true godliness(BB) springs is great:

He appeared in the flesh,(BC)
    was vindicated by the Spirit,[g]
was seen by angels,
    was preached among the nations,(BD)
was believed on in the world,
    was taken up in glory.(BE)

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
  4. 1 Timothy 3:4 Or him with proper
  5. 1 Timothy 3:8 The word deacons refers here to Christians designated to serve with the overseers/elders of the church in a variety of ways; similarly in verse 12; and in Romans 16:1 and Phil. 1:1.
  6. 1 Timothy 3:11 Possibly deacons’ wives or women who are deacons
  7. 1 Timothy 3:16 Or vindicated in spirit
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