1 Timothy 2:1–6
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A Call to Prayer
1First of all, then, I urge that aentreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men,
2afor kings and all who are in 1authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and 2dignity.
3This is good and acceptable in the sight of aGod our Savior,
4awho desires all men to be bsaved and to ccome to the 1knowledge of the truth.
5For there is aone God, and bone mediator also between God and men, the cman Christ Jesus,
6who agave Himself as a ransom for all, the btestimony 1given at 2cthe proper time.
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Cross references
- aEph 6:18
- aEzra 6:10; Rom 13:1
- aLuke 1:47; 1 Tim 1:1; 4:10
- aEzek 18:23, 32; John 3:17; 1 Tim 4:10; Titus 2:11; 2 Pet 3:9
- bRom 11:14
- c2 Tim 2:25; 3:7; Titus 1:1; Heb 10:26
- aRom 3:30; 10:12; 1 Cor 8:4
- b1 Cor 8:6; Gal 3:20
- cMatt 1:1; Rom 1:3
- aMatt 20:28; Gal 1:4
- b1 Cor 1:6
- cMark 1:15; Gal 4:4; 1 Tim 6:15; Titus 1:3
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
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. 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. For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—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. For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, 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.
For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all, a testimony at the proper time.
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NLTNew Living Translation
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. 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. For,
There is one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus. He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone. This is the message God gave to the world at just the right time.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
Therefore, I urge first of all that petitions, prayers, requests, and thanksgiving be made on behalf of all people, 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. For there is one God and one mediator between God and human beings, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself a ransom for all, the testimony at the proper time,
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KJV 1900King James Version
I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 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. For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.
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