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1 Timothy 2

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I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks be made for all men: for kings and all who are in high places, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all, the testimony in its own times, 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. I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting. In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety, not just with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing, but with good works, which is appropriate for women professing godliness. Let a woman learn in quietness with full submission. But I don’t permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness. For Adam was formed first, then Eve. Adam wasn’t deceived, but the woman, being deceived, has fallen into disobedience; but she will be saved through her childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and sanctification with sobriety.

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1 Timothy 2:7

Eastern Fathers

John Chrysostom

If the Son was born a perfect and complete king, it is also clear that he is a judge and arbiter. For it is especially the mark of a king that he makes decisions and judgments both to grant honors and to punish. And another source might help you to see that he has the power to grant heavenly honors. So we shall bring forward the man who is better than all men, and we shall show that Christ granted this man a crown.… Who is the one who is better than all men? …

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Theophylact of Ohrid

To this testimony I have been appointed a preacher, to preach about it, that is, about the cross and death of Christ. And I was appointed not simply a preacher, to preach in one particular place, but also an apostle, to go everywhere with the preaching. Truly, great is the title of apostle, and therefore he calls himself such. The Apostle affirms the trustworthiness of his words. …

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Oecumenius

For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth in Christ, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth. for this I was appointed. To which I was appointed as a testimony and a passion, and I was set apart as a preacher, so that I might make the cross revealed everywhere. And since he was about to say, "teacher of the Gentiles," it seemed unbelievable if the idolaters were called, he proclaimed beforehand: "I speak the truth, I do not lie." (Rom. 9:1) teacher of the Gentiles. …

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Western Saints

Thomas Aquinas

Then when he says, to which I am appointed, he gives his own testimony: first, he shows what his office is; second, how he uses it, at I say the truth. He says, therefore: to which, i.e., unto the office of testifying, I am appointed, namely, by God: I have appointed you that you should go and bring forth fruit; and your fruit should remain (John 15:16). A preacher, because he appointed me to preach: go into the whole world and preach the Gospel to every creature (Mark 16:15). …

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