1Timothy:2

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* I (note :)Having dispatched those things which pertain to doctrine , he speaks now in the second place of the other part of the ministry of the word , that is , of public prayers . And first of all , answering the question for whom we ought to pray , he teaches that we must pray for all men , and especially for every type of magistrate . And this thing was at that time somewhat doubted of , seeing that kings , indeed , and most of the magistrates , were at that time enemies of the Church .(:note ) exhort therefore , that , first of all , supplications , prayers , intercessions , [and ] giving of thanks , be made for all men ; * For kings , and [for ] all that are in authority ; (note :)An argument taken of the end : that is , because magistrates are appointed to this end , that men might peaceably and quietly live in all godliness and honesty : and therefore we must commend them especially to God , that they may faithfully execute so necessary an office .(:note ) that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and This word includes every type of duty , which is to be used by men in all their affairs . honesty . * * Who will that all men shalbe saued , and come vnto the acknowledging of the trueth . * * Who gave himself a ransom for all , (note :)A confirmation , because even to the Gentiles is the secret of salvation now revealed and made manifest , the apostle himself being appointed for this office , which he faithfully and sincerely executes .(:note ) to be testified in due time . * Whereunto I am ordained a preacher , and an apostle , (I speak the truth in Christ , [and ] lie not ;) a teacher of the Gentiles in (note :)Faithfully and sincerely : and by faith he means wholesome and sound doctrine , and by truth , an upright and sincere handling of it .(:note ) faith and verity . * * * But (as becommeth women that professe the feare of God ) with good workes . * Let the woman learne in silence with all subiection . * But I suffer not a woman to teach , (note :)The first argument , why it is not lawful for women to teach in the congregation , because by this means they would be placed above men , for they would be their masters : and this is against God 's ordinance .(:note ) nor to usurp authority over the man , but to be in silence . * * *

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