1 Timothy 2:1

First of all, then, I ask that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings should be offered for everyone,

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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

2especially for kings and all who are in high positions, in order that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in a deeply religious and reverent spirit.

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Cross References

Genesis 18:23Abraham drew near to the Lord and said, “Will you sweep away the righteous with the wicked?

Psalms 67:1Bless us, O God, with your favor, let the light of your face fall upon us; Selah

Matthew 6:9You, therefore, should pray like this – ‘Our Father, who is in heaven, may your name be held holy,

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

1 Corinthians 15:3For at the very beginning of my teaching I gave you the account which I had myself received – that Christ died for our sins (as the scriptures had foretold),

Ephesians 3:13Therefore I beg you not to be disheartened at the sufferings that I am undergoing for your sakes; for they redound to your honor.

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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