2 for kings and for all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,
3 for this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
4 who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
5 There is one God and one mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus,
6 who gave Himself as a ransom for all. This was the testimony given at the proper time.
7 For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I speak the truth in Christ and do not lie), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
8 Therefore I desire that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath or contentiousness.