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1 Timothy 2

Compare Translations — WEB vs KJV

Bible Compare 1 Timothy 2
Verse 1
WEB

I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks be made for all men,

KJV

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

Verse 2
WEB

for kings and all who are in high places, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.

KJV

For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

Verse 3
WEB

For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,

KJV

For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

Verse 4
WEB

who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth.

KJV

Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

Verse 5
WEB

For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,

KJV

For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

Verse 6
WEB

who gave himself as a ransom for all, the testimony at the proper time,

KJV

Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.

Verse 7
WEB

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.

KJV

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.

Verse 8
WEB

I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting.

KJV

I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

Verse 9
WEB

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,

KJV

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;

Verse 10
WEB

but with good works, which is appropriate for women professing godliness.

KJV

But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.

Verse 11
WEB

Let a woman learn in quietness with full submission.

KJV

Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.

Verse 12
WEB

But I don’t permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness.

KJV

But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

Verse 13
WEB

For Adam was formed first, then Eve.

KJV

For Adam was first formed, then Eve.

Verse 14
WEB

Adam wasn’t deceived, but the woman, being deceived, has fallen into disobedience;

KJV

And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.

Verse 15
WEB

but she will be saved through her childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness with sobriety.

KJV

Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.