1 Timothy 2:1–4

Prayer for All People

2:1 First of all, then, I urge that requests,1 prayers, intercessions, and thanks be offered on behalf of all people,2 2:2 even for kings3 and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. 2:3 Such prayer for all4 is good and welcomed before God our Savior, 2:4 since he wants5 all people6 to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.

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1	tn Or “petitions.”
2	tn Grk “all men”; but here ἀνθρώπων (anthrōpōn) is used generically, referring to both men and women.
3	tn For “even for kings” the Greek says simply “for kings.”
4	tn Grk “this”; the referent (such prayer for all, referring to vv. 1–2) is specified in the translation for clarity.
5	tn Grk “who wants …” (but showing why such prayer is pleasing to God).
6	tn Grk “all men”; but here ἀνθρώπους (anthrōpous) is used generically, referring to both men and women.