1 Timothy 2:2
Verse 2 of 15. The 2nd of 6 chapters in 1 Timothy, in The Letters of Paul.
1I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
3For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
4Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
5For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
6Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.
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1 Timothy 2:2 in the World English Bible
for kings and all who are in high places, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.Read 1 Timothy 2:2 in the WEB
Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 2:2
Pray for kings (v. 2); though the kings at this time were heathens, enemies to Christianity, and persecutors of Christians, yet they must pray for them, because it is for the public good that there should be civil government, and proper persons entrusted with the administration of it, for whom therefore we ought to pray, yea, though we ourselves suffer under them.
Read Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 2:1–8: Universal Prayer Recommended. (a. d. 64.)
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