1 Timothy 2:2

over/for-the-sake of{kings}, and of{all the being} in to{have-over[noun]} [i.e. in charge], in-which-place we-may-be-leading-through [a] tranquil/simple and quiet livelihood in to{every good-devotion} and to{reverence},

Garth's Hyper-literal Translation

In The King James Version

For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

In Context

1So, first, I-am-calling-aside of{all} to-be-being-made necessitations, prayers, occur-in-sises[i.e. states of occurring in]/connections, well-favor-ias/thanksgivings, over/for-the-sake of{all men},

3for the-same [is] good and received-off/away[adjective] in-sight of{the savior of{us}, God},

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Cross References

Luke 1:6Moreover, both have-been-being just in-sight of{the God}, being-gone in to{all the commands} and blameless to{justice-effects} 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 →

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