Scripture Readings

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

1 Timothy 1:18-20, 2:8-15 (Epistle)

18
This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you may wage the good warfare,
19
having faith and a good conscience, which some having rejected, concerning the faith have suffered shipwreck,
20
of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered to Satan that they may learn not to blaspheme.
8
I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting;
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in like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing,
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but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works.
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Let a woman learn in silence with all submission.
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And I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence.
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For Adam was formed first, then Eve.
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And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into transgression.
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Nevertheless she will be saved in childbearing if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control.