1 Timothy 2:1
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;
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone—
- KJV
- I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
- WEB
- I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks be made for all men,
- ASV
- I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men;
- DARBY
- I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings be made for all men;
- BLB
- I exhort, therefore, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, [and] thanksgivings to be made for all men,
- ÅB
- Jeg formaner altså fremfor alle ting at det gjøres bønner, påkallelser, forbønner, takksigelser for alle mennesker,
- OTB
- Til å begynne med oppfordrer jeg til at bønner, påkallelser, forbønner og takksigelser blir gjort for alle mennesker,
- B1930
- Jeg formaner altså fremfor alle ting at det gjøres bønner, påkallelser, forbønner, takksigelser for alle mennesker,
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
2 Thessalonians 1:3
We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;
Read in contextMatthew 6:9–10
After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Read in contextJames 5:16
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
Read in contextPsalms 67:1–4
God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah.
Read in contextEphesians 5:20
Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
Read in context1 Timothy 2:4
Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
Read in contextTitus 3:2
To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.
Read in context2 Timothy 2:24
And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
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