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World English Bible

1 Timothy 2 (WEBP)

[1] I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks be made for all men,
[2] for kings and all who are in high places, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.
[3] For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
[4] who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth.
[5] For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
[6] who gave himself as a ransom for all, the testimony at the proper time,
[7] to which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle—I am telling the truth in Christ, not lying—a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
[8] I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting.
[9] In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety, not with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing,
[10] but with good works, which is appropriate for women professing godliness.
[11] Let a woman learn in quietness with full submission.
[12] But I don’t permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness.
[13] For Adam was formed first, then Eve.
[14] Adam wasn’t deceived, but the woman, being deceived, has fallen into disobedience;
[15] but she will be saved through her childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness with sobriety.

1 Timothy 2:9 The word for “not” is the negative particle “μη” which denies an expected idea, as opposed to the usual word for “not” (ου) which denies a fact. Thus “μη” in this context is denying an expected idea (that women can be properly dressed without good works).

Scripture quotations are taken from The World English Bible™ of eBible.org, 2020 stable text edition. It is in the public domain.

King James w/Strong’s #s

1 Timothy 2 (KJVS)

[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 peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
[3] For this [is] good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
[4] Who will have () all men to be saved, () and to come () unto the knowledge of the truth.
[5] For [there is] one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
[6] Who gave () himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.
[7] Whereunto I am ordained () a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak () the truth in Christ, [and] lie () not; ) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.
[8] I will () therefore that men pray () every where, lifting up () holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
[9] In like manner also, that women adorn () themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;
[10] But (which becometh () women professing () godliness ) with good works.
[11] Let the woman learn () in silence with all subjection.
[12] But I suffer () not a woman to teach, () nor 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 being deceived () was () in the transgression.
[15] Notwithstanding she shall be saved () in childbearing, if they continue () in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.

Young’s Literal Translation

1 Timothy 2 (YLT)

[1] I exhort, then, first of all, there be made supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, for all men:
[2] for kings, and all who are in authority, that a quiet and peaceable life we may lead in all piety and gravity,
[3] for this is right and acceptable before God our Saviour,
[4] who doth will all men to be saved, and to come to the full knowledge of the truth;
[5] for one is God, one also is mediator of God and of men, the man Christ Jesus,
[6] who did give himself a ransom for all-the testimony in its own times-
[7] in regard to which I was set a preacher and apostle-truth I say in Christ, I do not lie-a teacher of nations, in faith and truth.
[8] I wish, therefore, that men pray in every place, lifting up kind hands, apart from anger and reasoning;
[9] in like manner also the women, in becoming apparel, with modesty and sobriety to adorn themselves, not in braided hair, or gold, or pearls, or garments of great price,
[10] but-which becometh women professing godly piety-through good works.
[11] Let a woman in quietness learn in all subjection,
[12] and a woman I do not suffer to teach, nor to rule a husband, but to be in quietness,
[13] for Adam was first formed, then Eve,
[14] and Adam was not deceived, but the woman, having been deceived, into transgression came,
[15] and she shall be saved through the child-bearing, if they remain in faith, and love, and sanctification, with sobriety.