1 Timothy 2:2

for kings and all that are in high place; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity.

ASV Byzantine Text

In The King James Version

For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

In Context

1I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men;

3For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior;

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Cross References

Genesis 49:14Issachar is a strong ass, Couching down between the sheepfolds:

Ezra 6:10that they may offer sacrifices of sweet savor unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.

Psalms 20:1Jehovah answer thee in the day of trouble; The name of the God of Jacob set thee up on high;

Proverbs 24:21My son, fear thou Jehovah and the king; And company not with them that are given to change:

Ecclesiastes 8:2I counsel thee, Keep the king’s command, and that in regard of the oath of God.

Luke 1:6And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.

Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 2:2-9

Universal Prayer Recommended. ( a. d. 64.) 1 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. 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ… Read the whole commentary →

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