1 Timothy 2
Amplified Bible
A Call to Prayer
2 First of all, then, I urge that petitions (specific requests), prayers, intercessions (prayers for others) and thanksgivings be offered on behalf of all people, 2 for [a]kings and all who are in [positions of] high authority, so that we may live a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. 3 This [kind of praying] is good and acceptable and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who [b]wishes all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge and recognition of the [divine] truth. 5 For there is [only] one God, and [only] one Mediator between God and mankind, the Man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave Himself as a ransom [a substitutionary sacrifice to atone] for all, the testimony given at the right and proper time. 7 And for this matter I was appointed a preacher and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying [when I say this]—a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
8 Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger and disputing or quarreling or doubt [in their mind].
Women Instructed
9 Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves modestly and appropriately and discreetly in proper clothing, not with [elaborately] braided hair and gold or pearls or expensive clothes, 10 but instead adorned by good deeds [helping others], as is proper for women who profess to worship God. 11 A woman must quietly receive instruction with all submissiveness. 12 I do not allow a woman to [c]teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet [in the congregation]. 13 For Adam was formed first [by God from the earth], then Eve;(A) 14 and it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman who was led astray and [d]fell into sin.(B) 15 But women will be [e]preserved (saved) through [the pain and dangers of] the bearing of children [f]if they continue in faith and love and holiness with self-control and discretion.
Footnotes
- 1 Timothy 2:2 Nero ruled as emperor of Rome at this time.
- 1 Timothy 2:4 Salvation is offered to everyone, but each individual must choose to accept or reject God’s gracious offer.
- 1 Timothy 2:12 The early church evidently followed Jewish practices in religious education. In Israel, mothers taught their daughters, and it was the father’s responsibility to teach his sons in all areas, including religious education. So Paul’s prohibitions here are consistent with the practices of his day.
- 1 Timothy 2:14 Lit has come to be in.
- 1 Timothy 2:15 This is considered one of the more difficult verses in the NT to interpret. Part of the difficulty is that the Greek verb rendered “preserved” is literally “saved,” which could refer either to physical preservation or to salvation. Some expositors interpret the verb as referring to the blessings of a woman’s role as wife and mother, especially in regard to raising godly children. However, the wording of the verse seen here reflects the interpretation that Paul is speaking, in broad terms, of protection from the dangers of childbirth.
- 1 Timothy 2:15 The blessings on a woman are the result of her adherence to the virtues listed.
1 Timoteo 2
Nueva Traducción Viviente
Instrucciones sobre la adoración
2 En primer lugar, te ruego que ores por todos los seres humanos. Pídele a Dios que los ayude; intercede en su favor, y da gracias por ellos. 2 Ora de ese modo por los reyes y por todos los que están en autoridad, para que podamos tener una vida pacífica y tranquila, caracterizada por la devoción a Dios y la dignidad. 3 Esto es bueno y le agrada a Dios nuestro Salvador, 4 quien quiere que todos se salven y lleguen a conocer la verdad. 5 Pues,
Hay un Dios y un Mediador que puede reconciliar a la humanidad con Dios, y es el hombre Cristo Jesús. 6 Él dio su vida para comprarles la libertad a todos.
Este es el mensaje que Dios le dio al mundo justo en el momento preciso. 7 Y yo fui elegido como predicador y apóstol para enseñarles a los gentiles[a] este mensaje acerca de la fe y la verdad. No estoy exagerando, solo digo la verdad.
8 Deseo que en cada lugar de adoración los hombres oren con manos santas, levantadas a Dios, y libres de enojo y controversia.
9 Y quiero que las mujeres se vistan de una manera modesta.[b] Deberían llevar ropa decente y apropiada y no llamar la atención con la manera en que se arreglan el cabello ni con accesorios de oro ni con perlas ni ropa costosa. 10 Pues las mujeres que pretenden ser dedicadas a Dios deberían hacerse atractivas por las cosas buenas que hacen.
11 Las mujeres deben aprender en silencio y sumisión. 12 Yo no les permito a las mujeres que les enseñen a los hombres ni que tengan autoridad sobre ellos,[c] sino que escuchen en silencio. 13 Pues Dios primero creó a Adán y luego hizo a Eva. 14 Ahora bien, no fue Adán el engañado por Satanás; la mujer fue la engañada y la consecuencia fue el pecado. 15 Sin embargo, las mujeres se salvarán al tener hijos,[d] siempre y cuando sigan viviendo en la fe, el amor, la santidad y la modestia.
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