1 Timothy 2:2–4
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2vfor kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and wdignified in every way. 3This is good, and xit is pleasing in the sight of yGod our Savior, 4who desires zall people to be saved and ato come to bthe knowledge of the truth.
Cross references
- vEzra 6:10
- wch. 3:4
- xch. 5:4
- ych. 1:1
- zch. 4:10; Ezek. 18:23, 32
- a2 Tim. 3:7
- b2 Tim. 2:25; Titus 1:1; Heb. 10:26
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. This is good, and it pleases God our Savior, who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
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NLTNew Living Translation
Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. This is good and pleases God our Savior, who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
on behalf of kings and all those who are in authority, in order that we may live a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. This is good and acceptable before God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
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KJV 1900King 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. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
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