1 Timothy 2:1-15 Lesson 401

1 Timothy 2:1-15
Lesson 401

Read both the "King James Bible" and the "New Living Translation."

In this lesson:

Instructions for the church.

Pray for those in authority (2:2-3).
Jesus, the mediator (2:5).
Public worship (2:9-15).

Stained glass depiction of
Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden.

Who were -

Adam and Eve -
Adam is the Hebrew word for "man." Adam was the first man (Genesis 1:26-28) and son of God (Luke 3:38). God gave him dominion "over all the earth" (Genesis 1:26). Eve was the first woman (Genesis 2:21-23) and was named by Adam (Genesis 3:20). Adam and Eve were the parents of Cain, Abel (Genesis 4:1-2), Seth, and numerous other "sons and daughters" (Genesis 5:4). Romans 5:14 describes Adam as a forerunner of Jesus, and Jesus is frequently referred to as the second Adam. "This typical relation stands sometimes in likeness, sometimes in contrast. In likeness: Adam was formed immediately by God, as was the human nature of Christ; in each the nature was holy; both were invested with dominion over the earth and its creatures (see Psalm 8). In contrast: Adam and Christ were each a federal head to the whole race of mankind, but the one was the fountain of sin and death, the other of righteousness and life (Romans 5:14-19). Adam communicated a living soul to all his posterity, Christ is a quickening Spirit to restore life and immortality to them (1 Corinthians 15:45)"

(Unger's Bible Dictionary" by Merrill F. Unger, published by Moody Press, Chicago, Illinois; page 20).

Study Tip:

Find the truth in each passage of the Bible.
Apply that truth to your life.

The First Epistle of Paul The Apostle To Timothy

The King James Bible

1 Timothy 2:1-15
Worshipping in the church

1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

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

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

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

6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.

7 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.

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

9 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;

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

11 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.

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

13 For Adam was first formed, then Eve.

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

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

Margin notes:

"Exhort." (2:1) - Means "urge."

"Supplications." (2:1) - "Requests."

"Intercessions." (2:1) - "Prayers for others."

"For all men." (2:1) - Means put the power of prayer to work for everyone. Pray for friends and enemies, believers and non-believers. Pray for family and for those you don't know.  Additional note: In Paul's day, "man" and "men" meant "mankind" or "humanity."

"For kings." (2:2) - Paul prayed for kings, even for tyrants.  Nero ruled Rome as Paul wrote these words in prison, awaiting execution.

"For this is good." (2:3) - "For prayer is good."

"Who will have all men to be saved." (2:4) - God wants everyone to be saved (2 Peter 3:9). Thus, He sent His Son to die on the cross (John 3:16). Unfortunately, many reject Christ and the salvation He offers (Matthew 25:41-46; John 12:44-50; Hebrews 10:26-29). No one is lost, except by their own neglect.

"There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus." (2:5) - A mediator is an intermediary who reconciles disputes between two parties. Jesus Christ came to mediate between mankind and God and to repair the rift created by man's sin (Hebrews 8:6; 9:15; 12:24).

"A ransom for all." (2:6) - Jesus died on the cross to ransom us from sin (Matthew 20:28; Mark 10:45).

"A teacher of the Gentiles." (2:7) - Before Paul, little had been done to teach Gentiles.

"In faith and verity." (2:7) - "In faith and truth."

"Pray every where." (2:8) - Pray in private and in public; God will hear because God is everywhere.

"With shamefacedness and sobriety." (2:9) - "With decency and propriety."

"Women professing godliness." (2:10) - "Women claiming godliness."

"Let the woman learn in silence." (2:11) - In the Jewish society of Paul's day, women were second-class citizens and forbidden to study religion. Thanks to Jesus, women were encouraged to learn about Christianity. Opening the door for women was a cultural breakthrough. However, Paul suggested women participate in the church quietly to avoid a backlash from the culture in which they lived.  Paul feared it would lead to more persecution. In other passages, Paul called for the church members to recognize women of authority and to give them whatever help they needed to grow the church (Romans 16:1-5; Philippians 4:3).

"The woman being deceived was in the transgression." (2:14) - See Genesis 3:13.

"Faith and charity." (2:15) - "Faith and love."

See 1 Corinthians 11:5-15 and Titus 2:10 for more on how women should dress during worship service.

New Living Translation

1 Timothy 2:1-15
Instructions about Worship

1 I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.

2 Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.

3 This is good and pleases God our Savior,

4 who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth.

5 For there is only one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity-the man Christ Jesus.

6 He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone. This is the message God gave to the world at just the right time.

7 And I have been chosen as a preacher and apostle to teach the Gentiles this message about faith and truth. I'm not exaggerating-just telling the truth.

8 In every place of worship, I want men to pray with holy hands lifted up to God, free from anger and controversy.

9 And I want women to be modest in their appearance. They should wear decent and appropriate clothing and not draw attention to themselves by the way they fix their hair or by wearing gold or pearls or expensive clothes.

10 For women who claim to be devoted to God should make themselves attractive by the good things they do.

11 Women should learn quietly and submissively.

12 I do not let women teach men or have authority over them. Let them listen quietly.

13 For God made Adam first, and afterward he made Eve.

14 And it was not Adam who was deceived by Satan. The woman was deceived, and sin was the result.

15 But women will be saved through childbearing, assuming they continue to live in faith, love, holiness, and modesty.

This second Bible text from the "New Living Translation" (Tyndale House, Publishers, Wheaton, Illinois) is a paraphrase and not an accurate word-for-word translation of the Bible. However, it is a helpful tool when read with the "King James Version."

Today's question:

1. What different types of prayer does Paul mention in this passage? (2:1-2)

Strengthen your relationship with God by studying His word each day.

Answer: (Do you agree?)

1. Paul mentions four types of prayer in this passage. There are prayers for ourselves and intercessor prayers for others. There are also prayers of thanks and prayers of praise for God. It is important to include all types of prayer in our daily devotions.

Application thought for the day:

The Bible repeatedly tells us to pray (Matthew 26:41; Ephesians 6:18; Philippians 4:6).
Remember, to pray for those in authority; including local, state, and national leaders (2:2).

Thanks to the writings and commentary of John Wesley and Adam Clarke. Also, "The Layman's Bible Study Notebook" by Irving Jensen published by Harvest House Publishing, Irvine, California; the "Life Change Series" published by NavPress books, Colorado Springs, Colorado; the "Life Application Study Bible" published by Tyndale House Publishing, Carol Stream, Illinois; the "Quest Study Bible" published by The Zondervan Corporation, Grand Rapids, Michigan; "Robertson's New Testament Word Studies;" "The MacArthur Bible Commentary" by John MacArthur published by Thomas Nelson, Nashville, Tennessee; "Wisdom of the Bible" CD by Topics Entertainment, Inc., Renton, Washington for their inspiring pictures; "My utmost for His Highest" by Oswald Chambers, published by Barbour Publishing, Inc., Uhrichsville, Ohio; The "Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge" by Reuben Archer Torrey; "Hope For Each Day" by Billy Graham published by J. Countryman, a division of Thomas Nelson, Inc., Nashville, Tennessee; "Easton's Bible Dictionary" by Matthew George Easton; "Unger's Bible Dictionary" by Merrill F. Unger, published by Moody Press, Chicago, Illinois; "Halley's Bible Handbook" by Henry H. Halley, Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, Michigan; "The Everyday Bible" published by World Wide Publications, Minneapolis, Minnesota; "The Living New Testament" published by Tyndale house, Wheaten, Illinois; "The New Living Translation" published by Tyndale House, Wheaten, Illinois; "The New Testament" translated from the Latin Vulgate, published by Guild Press, New York, New York; BibleGateway.com for all their wonderful links; and of course, the "King James Bible." All were critical in putting these lessons together.
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