1 Timothy 2:1

I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men:

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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 high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.

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Cross References

Genesis 18:23Abraham drew near, and said, "Will you consume the righteous with the wicked?

Psalms 67:1For the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Psalm. A song.May God be merciful to us, bless us,and cause his face to shine on us.Selah.

Matthew 6:9Pray like this:'Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.

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

1 Corinthians 15:3For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures,

Ephesians 3:13Therefore I ask that you may not lose heart at my troubles for you, which are 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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