> [[1-timothy-01|← Previous]] | [[1-timothy-00|TOC]] | [[1-timothy-03|Next →]] --- # 1 Timothy, Chapter 2 ## Chapter 2 **Prayer and Conduct.** 1 First of all, then, I ask that supplications, prayers, petitions, and thanksgivings be offered for everyone, ^1-timothy-02-1 2 for kings and for all in authority, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all devotion and dignity. ^1-timothy-02-2 3 This is good and pleasing to God our savior, ^1-timothy-02-3 4 who wills everyone to be saved and to come to knowledge of the truth. ^1-timothy-02-4 5 For there is one God. ^1-timothy-02-5 There is also one mediator between God and the human race, Christ Jesus, himself human, 6 who gave himself as ransom for all. ^1-timothy-02-6 This was the testimony at the proper time. 7 For this I was appointed preacher and apostle (I am speaking the truth, I am not lying), teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth. ^1-timothy-02-7 8 It is my wish, then, that in every place the men should pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or argument. ^1-timothy-02-8 9 Similarly, \[too,\] women should adorn themselves with proper conduct, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hairstyles and gold ornaments, or pearls, or expensive clothes, ^1-timothy-02-9 10 but rather, as befits women who profess reverence for God, with good deeds. ^1-timothy-02-10 11 A woman must receive instruction silently and under complete control. ^1-timothy-02-11 12 I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man. She must be quiet. ^1-timothy-02-12 13 For Adam was formed first, then Eve. ^1-timothy-02-13 14 Further, Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and transgressed. ^1-timothy-02-14 15 But she will be saved through motherhood, provided women persevere in faith and love and holiness, with self-control. ^1-timothy-02-15 \* (2:1] – [7) This marked insistence that the liturgical prayer of the community concern itself with the needs of all, whether Christian or not, and especially of those in authority, may imply that a disposition existed at Ephesus to refuse prayer for pagans. In actuality, such prayer aids the community to achieve peaceful relationships with non-Christians ([1 Tm 2:2]) and contributes to salvation, since it derives its value from the presence within the community of Christ, who is the one and only savior of all ([1 Tm 2:3] – [6]). The vital apostolic mission to the Gentiles ([1 Tm 2:7]) reflects Christ’s purpose of universal salvation. [1 Tm 2:5] contains what may well have been a very primitive creed. Some interpreters have called it a Christian version of the Jewish *shema*: “Hear, O Israel, the LORD is our God, the LORD alone…” ([Dt 6:4] – [5]). The assertion in [1 Tm 2:7], “I am speaking the truth, I am not lying,” reminds one of similar affirmations in [Rom 9:1]; [2 Cor 11:31]; and [Gal 1:20]. \* (2:6) The testimony: to make sense of this overly concise phrase, many manuscripts supply “to which” (or “to whom”); two others add “was given.” The translation has supplied “this was.” \* (2:8] – [15) The prayer of the community should be unmarred by internal dissension ([1 Tm 2:8]); cf. ([[matthew-05|Mt 5]]:21] – [26]; [6:14]; ([[mark-11|Mk 11]]:25]. At the liturgical assembly the dress of women should be appropriate to the occasion ([2 Tm 2:9]); their chief adornment is to be reputation for good works ([2 Tm 2:10]). Women are not to take part in the charismatic activity of the assembly ([1 Tm 2:11] – [12]; cf. [1 Cor 14:34]) or exercise authority; their conduct there should reflect the role of man’s helpmate ([1 Tm 2:13]; cf. [Gn 2:18]) and not the later relationship of Eve to Adam ([1 Tm 2:14]; cf. [Gn 3:6] – [7]). As long as women perform their role as wives and mothers in faith and love, their salvation is assured ([2 Tm 2:15]). \* (2:12) A man: this could also mean “her husband.” a. (2:1) [Eph 6:18]; [Phil 4:6]. b. (2:3) [1:1]; [4:10]. c. (2:4) [2 Tm 3:7]; [2 Pt 3:9]. d. (2:5) ([[1-corinthians-08|1 Cor 8]]:6]; [Heb 8:6]; [9:15]; [12:24] / [Rom 5:15]. e. (2:6) ([[mark-10|Mk 10]]:45]; [Gal 1:4]; [2:20]; [Eph 5:25]; [Ti 2:14]. f. (2:7) ([[acts-of-the-apostles-09|Acts 9]]:15]; ([[1-corinthians-09|1 Cor 9]]:1]; [Gal 2:7] – [8]. g. (2:9) [1 Pt 3:3] – [5]. h. (2:10) [5:10]; [1 Pt 3:1]. i. (2:11] – [12) [1 Cor 14:34] – [35]. j. (2:13) [Gn 1:27]; [2:7], [22]; [1 Cor 11:8] – [9]. k. (2:14) [Gn 3:6], [13]; [2 Cor 11:3]. l. (2:15) [5:14]. --- _New American Bible, revised edition_ (2010, 1991, 1986, 1970) Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C. > [[1-timothy-01|← Previous]] | [[1-timothy-00|TOC]] | [[1-timothy-03|Next →]]