1 Timothy 2:1

I EXHORT then, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men;

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and decorum.

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Cross References

Matthew 6:9Do ye, therefore, pray after this manner: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.

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

1 Corinthians 15:3For I delivered to you first of all what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures;

Ephesians 3:13Wherefore I entreat that ye faint not at my afflictions 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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