1 Timothy 2:6-8

International Standard Version

⁶ He gave himself as a ransom for everyone, the testimony at the proper time. ⁷ For this reason I was appointed to be an announcer, an apostle, and a faithful and true teacher of the gentiles. (I am telling you the truth.^[a] I am not lying.)

Instructions to Men and Women

⁸ Therefore, I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without being angry or argumentative.