1 Timothy 2:1

I EXHORT therefore, first of all, that there be offered supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings for the whole race of mankind:

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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 that are in a state of eminence, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and seriousness.

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Cross References

Matthew 6:9Thus then pray ye: Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Romans 1:8First then I give thanks to my God, through Jesus Christ, for you all, because your faith is proclaimed through the whole world.

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

Ephesians 3:13Wherefore 1 beseech you, that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, 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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