1 Timothy 2:1

I exhort, then, first of all, there be made supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, for 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

2for kings, and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all piety and gravity,

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Cross References

Genesis 18:23And Abraham draws near and says, “Do You also consume righteous with wicked?

Psalms 67:1TO THE OVERSEER. WITH STRINGED INSTRUMENTS. A PSALM. A SONG. God favors us and blesses us, || [And] causes His face to shine with us. Selah.

Matthew 6:9therefore pray thus: Our Father who [is] in the heavens, hallowed be Your Name.

Romans 1:8First, indeed, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is proclaimed in the whole world;

1 Corinthians 15:3For I delivered to you as most important what I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Writings,

Ephesians 3:13for this reason, I ask [you] not to faint in 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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