1 Timothy 2:1

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^1–32The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know.

First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people,

I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—

First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone,

I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.

Therefore, I urge first of all that petitions, prayers, requests, and thanksgiving be made on behalf of all people,

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

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