1 Timothy 2:1 — Meaning and Application

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“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, {and} giving of thanks, be made for all men; {exhort: or, desire}”

1 Timothy 2:1

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I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, {and} giving of thanks, be made for all men; {exhort: or, desire}

For kings, and {for} all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. {authority: or, eminent place}

For this {is} good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

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1 Timothy 2:2

"For kings, and {for} all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. {authority: or, eminent place}"

1 Timothy 2:3

"For this {is} good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;"

1 Timothy 2:4

"Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth."

1 Timothy 2:5

"For {there is} one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;"

1 Timothy 2:6

"Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. {to...: or, a testimony}"

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