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1 Timothy 2:7 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" to which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle—I am telling the truth in Christ, not lying—a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth. "
1 Timothy 2:7
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5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
6 who gave himself as a ransom for all, the testimony at the proper time,
7 to which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle—I am telling the truth in Christ, not lying—a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
8 I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting.
9 In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety, not with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing,
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1 Timothy 2:1
"I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks be made for all men,"
1 Timothy 2:2
"for kings and all who are in high places, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence."
1 Timothy 2:3
"For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,"
1 Timothy 2:4
"who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth."
1 Timothy 2:5
"For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,"
1 Timothy 2:6
"who gave himself as a ransom for all, the testimony at the proper time,"
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