1 Timothy 2 — Overview

Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible · Matthew Henry (1662–1714) · Public Domain

In this chapter Paul treats, I. Of prayer, with many reasons for it, ver. 1-8. II. Of women's apparel, ver. 9, 10. III. Of their subjection, with the reasons of it, ver. 11-14. IV. A promise given for their encouragement in child-bearing, ver. 15.

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