1 Timothy 2:1

I exhort then, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions and thanksgivings be offered on behalf of all men;

Weymouth NT (1912)

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

2including kings and all who are in high station, in order that we may live peaceful and tranquil lives with all godliness and gravity.

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Cross References

Matthew 6:9"In this manner therefore pray: `Our Father who art in Heaven, may Thy name be kept holy;

Romans 1:8First of all, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for what He has done for all of you; for the report of your faith is spreading through the whole world.

1 Corinthians 15:3For I repeated to you the all-important fact which also I had been taught, that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures;

Ephesians 3:13Therefore I entreat you not to lose heart in the midst of my sufferings on your behalf, for they bring you honour.

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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