1 Timothy 2:2

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

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

1This then I exhort thee first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings he made for all men;

3For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour:

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Cross References

Luke 1:6And they were both righteous in the sight of God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.

Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 2:2-9

Universal Prayer Recommended. ( a. d. 64.) 1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ… Read the whole commentary →

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