This is a very difficult scripture to interpret. This is one of the right interpretations. The wonderful role of a woman is to teach her children about Jesus and preserve the faith, love and self restraint.

What did Paul means by saying women should not teach? Women should not exercise authority over men.

Women should adorn themselves with good works. They should receive instruction. They should be submissive

Paul tells women how they should dress. They should dress according to the culture but also with modesty and discreetly. Not like a prostitute

Prayer is God's desire for men. Men must pray in every place. They must pray in submission to the Lord.

Paul was appointed to be a preacher of the truth and an apostle of the truth. He taught Gentiles about the truth and faith.

What is the truth? It is that there is one God and that Jesus is the mediator between God and Man. Jesus was the ransom that paid for our debt.

The reason we are to pray for all men is that it is good and acceptable to God and that He desires all men to be saved and know the truth.

Paul urges Timothy to pray for kings and all civil authority. These will produce tranquility and quietness without having to compromise their faith.

Paul urges Timothy to pray. He list four elements of prayer. Entreaties, prayers, petitions and thanksgivings.