The
First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to Timothy - Chapter two
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 a peaceable life, in all godliness, and honesty.
3
For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior.
4
Who will that all men shall be saved, and come unto the acknowledging
of the truth.
5
For there is one God, and one Mediator between God and man, which is
the man Christ Jesus,
6
Who gave himself a ransom for all men, to be that testimony in due
time,
7
Whereunto I am ordained a preacher and an Apostle (I speak the truth
in Christ, and lie not) even a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and
verity.
8
I will therefore that the men pray, everywhere lifting up pure hands
without wrath or doubting.
9
Likewise also the women, that they array themselves in comely
apparel, with shamefastness and modesty, not with braided hair, or
gold, or pearls, or costly apparel,
10
But (as becometh women that profess the fear of God) with good works.
11
Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.
12
I permit not a woman to teach, neither 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 was deceived and was in the
transgression.
15
Notwithstanding, through the bearing of children she shall be saved,
if they continue in faith and love, and holiness with modesty.
Editor’s
thoughts:
Verses
1-3, 8 - Make note brethren of the words “all” and “pray” and
how they are used in connection with each other and likewise a number
of times they are used as such. For it is up to us to keep them daily
in prayer that all will be well with us and with our nations. That
all leaders shall become those that seek God in order that they might
be better servants of the people.
“In
this chapter, the apostle exhorts to prayer for all sorts of men,
gives rules and directions about the dress of women, and their
subjection to their husbands; and concludes with some comfort to
them. The apostle exhorts to prayer in the first place, directs to
the several parts and branches of prayer, and points to the persons
to be prayed for, and what should be prayed for on their account. And
next follow the reasons or arguments engaging to it, which are taken
from the agreeableness of it in the sight of God; from the will of
God, that all men should be saved: from there being but one God of
all, and one Mediator between God and men; from Christ's giving
himself a ransom price for all; and from the apostle being a preacher
of the Gospel to the Gentiles, as well as Jews, wherefore he
concludes and determines, according to his apostolical power and
authority, that prayer be made in any place, provided there were
faith and purity, and wrath and doubting were laid aside. Also, he
exhorts women to appear, especially in public service, in a modest
and becoming dress, and to adorn themselves with good works, and
that they should be silent learners, and not teachers, and be in
subjection to their husbands. The reasons of which subjection are
taken from the formation of Adam before Eve, and from Eve's being
deceived, and not Adam. However, for the comfort of women, it is
observed, that though in sorrow they bring forth children, yet
through the birth of a Son, the promised Messiah, they shall be
saved, who continue in faith, charity, and holiness, with sobriety.”
- John Gill - Theologian
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