1 Timothy 2:1

First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone—

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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 those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.

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Cross References

Genesis 18:23Abraham stepped forward and said, “Will You really sweep away the righteous with the wicked?

Psalms 67:1For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm. A song. May God be gracious to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us, Selah

Matthew 6:9So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.

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

1 Corinthians 15:3For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures,

Ephesians 3:13So I ask you not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are 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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