1 Timothy 2:1

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

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I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

In Context

2For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

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Cross References

Genesis 18:23And Abraham drew near, and said, Will you also destroy the righteous with the wicked?

Psalms 67:1God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah.

Matthew 6:9After this manner therefore pray all of you: Our Father which are in heaven, Hallowed be your name.

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

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

Ephesians 3:13Wherefore I desire that all of you 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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