2. for rulers, and for everyone who has authority over us. Pray for these people so that we can have a quiet and peaceful life always lived in a godly and reverent way.
3. This is good and pleases God our Savior.
4. He wants all people to be saved and to learn the truth.
5. There is one God. There is also one mediator between God and humans—a human, Christ Jesus.
6. He sacrificed himself for all people to free them from their sins.This message is valid for every era.
7. I was appointed to spread this Good News and to be an apostle to teach people who are not Jewish about faith and truth. I’m telling you the truth. I’m not lying.
8. I want men to offer prayers everywhere. They should raise their hands in prayer after putting aside their anger and any quarrels they have with anyone.
9. I want women to show their beauty by dressing in appropriate clothes that are modest and respectable. Their beauty will be shown by what they do, not by their hair styles or the gold jewelry, pearls, or expensive clothes they wear.