1 Timothy 2:15

Translations

Modern

Women, however, will be saved through childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control.

Traditional

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

Literal

But she will be saved through childbearing, if they remain in faith and love and holiness, with sound-mindedness.

Latin

Salvabitur autem per filiorum generationem, si permanserit in fide, et dilectione, et sanctificatione cum sobrietate.

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English

Women, however, will be saved through childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control.

Notes

1 Timothy 2:15

Women, however, will be saved through childbearing (or by accepting their role as mothers, or by the birth of the Child): The most likely explanation is that false teachers caused trouble in households (see 1 Timothy Book Introduction, “Setting”). Paul urged these women to return to proper roles in their homes, following the truth of the gospel (good news) (see 1:4–5; 4:1–5). By doing this, they would be saved in the ultimate sense (see 4:16; compare 3:13). This verse might refer to Genesis 3:15–16, suggesting a reversal of the effects of human sin. This could mean either the normal birth of children or the birth of the Messiah.

1 Timothy 2:11–15

Paul continues discussing women in the church, focusing on their role in public teaching (see also 1 Corinthians 11:2–16; 14:33–36; 2 Corinthians 11:3).

1 Timothy 2:1–15

This passage first covers prayer and then the behavior of men and women (2:1–7; 8–10). It ends with the topic of women and teaching (2:11–15).

1 Timothy 2:1–3:13

Paul addresses how false teachers influenced behavior in God's household, the church (3:15). Corruption had influenced worship, roles related to gender, and leadership within this community (2:1–15; 3:1–13).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) The Household Women’s Roles in the New Testament Church

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Glossary

Eve Timothy, First Letter to Woman

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