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1 Timothy 2:1-2
New English Translation
1 Timothy 2:1-2
New English Translation
Prayer for All People
2 First of all, then, I urge that requests,[a] prayers, intercessions, and thanks be offered on behalf of all people,[b] 2 even for kings[c] and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
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- 1 Timothy 2:1 tn Or “petitions.”
- 1 Timothy 2:1 tn Grk “all men,” but here ἀνθρώπων (anthrōpōn) is used generically, referring to both men and women.
- 1 Timothy 2:2 tn For “even for kings” the Greek says simply “for kings.”
1 Timothy 2:1-2
New International Version
1 Timothy 2:1-2
New International Version
Instructions on Worship
2 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers,(A) intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority,(B) that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness(C) and holiness.
1 Timothy 2:1-2
King James Version
1 Timothy 2:1-2
King James Version
2 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
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