1 Timothy 2 KJV: Quiet Lives and Universal Prayer: God’s Desire for All

1 Timothy 2 articulates the primary importance of public prayer, specifically for 'all men' and those in positions of political authority. It establishes the central theological truth that there is only one God and one mediator between God and men: the man Christ Jesus. The chapter also provides instructions on church order, focusing on the roles and conduct of men and women within the assembly.

  1. v1-7: Prayer for All and the One Mediator
  2. v8-10: Instructions for Men and Women in Worship
  3. v11-15: Order and Roles in the Assembly

1 Timothy chapter 2

I 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; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
Who gave himself a ransom for all, 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 faith and verity.
I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;
But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.
Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.
But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
For Adam was first formed, then Eve.
And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.
Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.

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Notice the emphasis on Jesus as a 'man' in v5; Paul is highlighting the humanity of Christ as the essential qualification for His role as our bridge to God. The Word Secret is Mesites, translated as 'mediator,' which refers to an arbitrator or a 'middleman' who reconciles two parties. Discover the riches with 1 timothy 2 commentary, containing expert led word study (original greek/hebrew) and passage level analysis.

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