Paul writes, "Therefore" - what's the "Therefore" there for? That's always an important question to ask when you're reading the Bible.

In the previous verse in 1 Timothy 2, Paul says, here are four things that I am:

I am therefore giving you these instruction - first, to the men: "I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing." He addresses the men first - men everywhere. Then he will address women with the cultural issues, and then those men who God is calling into leadership roles. So, over the next 3 months or so, we're going to look at the rest of chapter 2 and all of chapter 3. There's a lot here, and just a heads up - a lot of it is controversial. So your prayers would be appreciated.

With that in mind, I'd appreciate it if the Lord hears your prayers. So be holy, be humble, and be humble.