1 Timothy 2:1

I desire therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men:

Douay-Rheims 1899

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 for all that are in high station: that we may lead a quiet and a peaceable life in all piety and chastity.

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Cross References

Genesis 18:23And drawing nigh he said: Wilt thou destroy the just with the wicked?

Psalms 67:1Unto the end, in, hymns, a psalm of a canticle for David.

Matthew 6:9Thus therefore shall you pray: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Romans 1:8First I give thanks to my God, through Jesus Christ, for you all, because your faith is spoken of in the whole world.

1 Corinthians 15:3For I delivered unto you first of all, which I also received: how that Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures:

Ephesians 3:13Wherefore I pray you not to faint at 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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