1 Timothy 2
Lutheran reading notes
In 1 Timothy chapter 2, the message of the gospel develops the theme of pastoral guidance for church leadership. Lutheran interpretation frequently emphasizes the proclamation of Christ, the distinction between law and gospel, and the promise of justification through faith.
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I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, {and} giving of thanks, be made for all men; {exhort: or, desire}
1 Timothy 2:1 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
2
For kings, and {for} all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. {authority: or, eminent place}
1 Timothy 2:2 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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For this {is} good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
1 Timothy 2:3 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
1 Timothy 2:4 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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For {there is} one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
1 Timothy 2:5 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. {to...: or, a testimony}
1 Timothy 2:6 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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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.
1 Timothy 2:7 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
1 Timothy 2:8 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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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; {broided: or, plaited}
1 Timothy 2:9 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.
1 Timothy 2:10 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.
1 Timothy 2:11 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
1 Timothy 2:12 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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For Adam was first formed, then Eve.
1 Timothy 2:13 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.
1 Timothy 2:14 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.