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13 For Adam was formed first and then Eve. 14 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman, because she was fully deceived,[a] fell into transgression.[b]

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  1. 1 Timothy 2:14 tn This phrase uses a compound form of the same verb as in v. 14a: “deceived” vs. “deceived out, completely deceived.” The two verbs could be synonymous, but because of the close contrast in this context, it seems that a stronger meaning is intended for the second verb.
  2. 1 Timothy 2:14 tn Grk “has come to be in transgression” (with an emphasis on the continuing consequences of that fall).

13 For Adam was formed first, then Eve.(A) 14 And Adam was not the one deceived; it was the woman who was deceived and became a sinner.(B)

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