1 Timothy 2:1

I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings be made for all men;

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

In Context

2for kings and all that are in dignity, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all piety and gravity;

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Cross References

Genesis 18:23And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also cause the righteous to perish with the wicked?

Psalms 67:1{To the chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm: a Song.} God be gracious unto us, and bless us, [and] cause his face to shine upon us; Selah,

Matthew 6:9Thus therefore pray *ye*: Our Father who art in the heavens, let thy name be sanctified,

Romans 1:8First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is proclaimed in the whole world.

1 Corinthians 15:3For I delivered to you, in the first place, what also I had received, that Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures;

Ephesians 3:13Wherefore I beseech [you] not to faint through my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 2:1

In this chapter Paul treats, I. Of prayer, with many reasons for it, ver. 1-8 . II. Of women's apparel, ver. 9, 10 . III. Of their subjection, with the reasons of it, ver. 11-14 . IV. A promise given for their encouragement in child-bearing, ver. 15 . Read the whole commentary →

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