1 Timothy 2:1

This then I exhort thee first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings he made for all men;

1770 John Worsley NT

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

2particularly for kings, and all that are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all piety and virtue.

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Cross References

Matthew 6:9After this manner therefore pray ye,

Romans 1:8And first I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is celebrated through the whole world:

1 Corinthians 15:3For in the first place I delivered to you, that which I also received, to wit, that Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures:

Ephesians 3:13Wherefore I desire that ye would not be discouraged at my afflictions on your account, 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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