1 Timothy 2:1

I exhort thee, therefore, first of all, that thou present to God supplication, and prayer, and intercession, and thanksgiving, for all men:

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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 magistrates, that we may dwell in a quiet and tranquil habitation, with all reverence for God, and with purity.

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Cross References

Matthew 6:9In this manner, therefore, pray ye: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name:

Romans 1:8In the first place, I give thanks to God by Jesus Messiah, on account of you all; because your faith is heard of in all the world.

1 Corinthians 15:3For I delivered to you from the first, as I had received it; that the Messiah died on account of our sins, as it is written:

Ephesians 3:13Therefore I pray, that I may not be discouraged by my afflictions, which are for your sakes; for this 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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