1 I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men;
2 For kings and all that are in high place; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity.
3 This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
4 Who would have all men to be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth.
5 For there is one God, one mediator also between God and men, `himself' man, Christ Jesus,
6 Who gave himself a ransom for all; the testimony `to be borne' in its own times;
7 Whereunto I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I speak the truth, I lie not), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
8 I desire therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputing.
9 In like manner, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefastness and sobriety; not with braided hair, and gold or pearls or costly raiment;
10 But (which becometh women professing godliness) through good works.