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1 Timothy 2:15

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15but she will be saved through her childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness with sobriety.

KJV

15Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.

BSB

15Women, however, will be saved through childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control.

FBV

15However, women will be saved through becoming mothers,[+] as long as they continue to trust and love, and to live holy, sensible lives.

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Extra References

Titus 2:12

12instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present age;


1 Peter 4:7

7But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.


Genesis 3:15-16

15I will put hostility between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring. He will bruise your head, and you will bruise his heel.”

16To the woman he said, I will greatly multiply your pain in childbirth. You will bear children in pain. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you.”


1 Timothy 1:5

5But the goal of this command is love from a pure heart, a good conscience, and sincere faith,


1 Timothy 2:9

9In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety, not[+] with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing,


Isaiah 9:6

6For a child is born to us. A son is given to us; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.


Luke 2:10-11

10The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people. 11For there is born to you today, in Davids city, a Savior, who is Christ[+] the Lord.


Matthew 1:21-25

21She shall give birth to a son. You shall name him Jesus,[+] for it is he who shall save his people from their sins.”

22Now all this has happened that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, 23Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall give birth to a son. They shall call his name Immanuel,” which is, being interpreted, “God with us.”

24Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took his wife to himself; 25and didn’t know her sexually until she had given birth to her firstborn son. He named him Jesus.


Isaiah 7:14

14Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin will conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.


Luke 2:7

7She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in bands of cloth and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.