1 Timothy 2:1

Moreover, first of all things, I exhort you, that prayers, supplications, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made in behalf of all men;

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 who are in authority; in order that we may lead a peaceable and quiet life in all godliness and honesty.

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Cross References

Matthew 6:9Therefore pray ye after this manner: Our Father who art in the heavens, let thy name be hallowed:

Romans 1:8In the first place, indeed, I praise my God through Jesus Christ for you all, because your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.

1 Corinthians 15:3For I delivered unto you in the first place that which I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;

Ephesians 3:13Therefore I ask that you faint not in my tribulations in your behalf, 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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