²^eFor kings, and for ^fall that are in ^||authority; that we may lead a ^gquiet and peaceable life in all godliness and ^hhonesty. ³ⁱFor this is good and acceptable in the sight of ^kGod our Saviour; ⁴^lWho will have all men to be saved, and ^mto come unto the knowledge of the truth.

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1 Timothy 2:1–2: First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.

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eSee Ezra 6:10.
fSo Tit. 3:1. See Rom. 13:1.
||Or, eminent place. 2 Macc. 3:11 (Gk.).
g Esther 13:2 (Gk.).
hSee ch. 3:4.
ich. 5:4. Comp. Rom. 12:2.
kSee Luke 1:47.
lSee Ezek. 18:23. So John 3:16, 17. ch. 4:10. Tit. 2:11.
m 2 Tim. 3:7. So John 17:3. See 2 Tim. 2:25.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

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.

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.

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.

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.