1 Timothy 2 (KJV)

15 verses · King James Version · Formal equivalence (word-for-word)

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1 Timothy Chapter 2 contains 15 verses and is presented here in the King James Version (KJV), which uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 6 chapters in 1 Timothy.

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1I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; <sup>exhort: or, desire</sup>

2For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. <sup>authority: or, eminent place</sup>

3For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

4Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

5For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

6Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. <sup>to: or, a testimony</sup>

7Whereunto 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.

8I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

9In 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; <sup>broided: or, plaited</sup>

10But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.

11Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.

12But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

13For Adam was first formed, then Eve.

14And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.

15Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.

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What is 1 Timothy 2 in the KJV?

1 Timothy 2 in the King James Version (KJV) contains 15 verses. The KJV uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach, first published in 1611.

How does the KJV translate 1 Timothy 2 differently?

The King James Version uses formal equivalence (word-for-word), preserving the classic English of 1611. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of 1 Timothy 2 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in 1 Timothy 2 (KJV)?

1 Timothy Chapter 2 contains 15 verses in the King James Version. The book of 1 Timothy has 6 chapters total.

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