1 Timothy 2:1

Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions and thanksgivings be made on behalf of all men

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

In Context

2—on behalf of kings and all who are in authority, that we may live a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

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Cross References

Matthew 6:9Therefore, you pray like this: ‘Our Father who is in the heavens, let Your name be reverenced;

Romans 1:8First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world.

1 Corinthians 15:3Because I transmitted to you at first that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures,

Ephesians 3:13Therefore I ask that you not lose heart at my afflictions on your behalf, 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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