who gave himself as a ransom for all, the testimony at the proper time,
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1 Timothy 2:6 in context
1 Timothy 2:3–9
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For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
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who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth.
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For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
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who gave himself as a ransom for all, the testimony at the proper time,
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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.
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I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting.
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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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