1 Timothy 2:2
for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.
Majority Standard Bible
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In Context
3For this is good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior,
Cross References
Genesis 49:14Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the sheepfolds.
Ezra 6:10Then they will be able to offer sacrifices of a sweet aroma to the God of heaven and to pray for the lives of the king and his sons.
Psalms 20:1For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.
Proverbs 24:21My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not associate with the rebellious.
Ecclesiastes 8:2Keep the king’s command, I say, because of your oath before God.
Luke 1:6Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord.
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 →