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1 Timothy 2:7-9
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1 Timothy 2:7-9
Legacy Standard Bible
7 (A)For this I was appointed a [a]preacher and (B)an apostle ((C)I am telling the truth, I am not lying) as a teacher of (D)the Gentiles in faith and truth.
8 Therefore (E)I want the men (F)in every place to pray, (G)lifting up (H)holy hands, without wrath and dissension.
Instructions for Women
9 Likewise, I want (I)women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, with modesty and self-restraint, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly clothing,
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- 1 Timothy 2:7 Or herald
1 Timothy 2:7-9
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1 Timothy 2:7-9
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7 And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying(A)—and a true and faithful teacher(B) of the Gentiles.(C)
8 Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands(D) without anger or disputing. 9 I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes,(E)
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