1 Timothy 2:3
For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior;
ASV Byzantine Text
In The King James Version
For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
In Context
4who would have all men to be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth.
Cross References
Isaiah 45:21Declare ye, and bring it forth; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath shown this from ancient time? who hath declared it of old? have not I, Jehovah? and there is no God else besides me, a just God and a Savior; there is none besides me.
Romans 12:1I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.
Ephesians 5:9(for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth),
Philippians 4:18But I have all things, and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, an odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.
1 Thessalonians 4:1Finally then, brethren, we beseech and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, as ye received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, that ye would abound more and more.
1 Timothy 5:4But if any widow hath children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety toward their own family, and to requite their parents: for this is acceptable in the sight of God.
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 →