Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-2:12, Today we hear Paul reaffirm that Christ Jesus came to save sinners, and foremost among sinners he names himself. Over and over Paul tells us that he received mercy without merit, because he had been ignorant of Christ and the gift of salvation. Further, God would have all men saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth. The role of men and women in the Church are outlined in Chapter 2. Men should pray without anger and quarreling, and women should display modesty and clothe themselves in good works.