1 Timothy 2:1

I exhort, then, first of all, there be made supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, for all men:

Young's Literal Translation

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 authority, that a quiet and peaceable life we may lead in all piety and gravity,

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Cross References

Genesis 18:23And Abraham draweth nigh and saith, 'Dost Thou also consume righteous with wicked?

Psalms 67:1To the Overseer, with stringed instruments. — A Psalm, a Song. God doth favour us and bless us, Doth cause His face to shine with us. Selah.

Matthew 6:9thus therefore pray ye: 'Our Father who [art] in the heavens! hallowed be Thy name.

Romans 1:8first, indeed, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is proclaimed in the whole world;

1 Corinthians 15:3for I delivered to you first, what also I did receive, that Christ died for our sins, according to the Writings,

Ephesians 3:13wherefore, I ask [you] not to faint in 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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