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1 Timothy 2:2–3

for kings and all those in authority,x that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godlinessy and holiness. This is good, and pleasesz God our Savior,a

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1 Timothy 2:2–3 — English Standard Version (ESV)

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,

1 Timothy 2:2–3 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

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;

1 Timothy 2:2–3 — New Living Translation (NLT)

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,

1 Timothy 2:2–3 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,

1 Timothy 2:2–3 — New Century Version (NCV)

Pray for rulers and for all who have authority so that we can have quiet and peaceful lives full of worship and respect for God. This is good, and it pleases God our Savior,

1 Timothy 2:2–3 — American Standard Version (ASV)

for kings and all that are in high place; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity. This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

1 Timothy 2:2–3 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

for kings and all that are in dignity, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all piety and gravity; for this is good and acceptable before our Saviour God,

1 Timothy 2:2–3 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

for rulers, and for everyone who has authority over us. Pray for these people so that we can have a quiet and peaceful life always lived in a godly and reverent way. This is good and pleases God our Savior.

1 Timothy 2:2–3 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

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,

1 Timothy 2:2–3 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity. This is right and is acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,

1 Timothy 2:2–3 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

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,

1 Timothy 2:2–3 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

Pray for kings. Pray for all who are in authority. Pray that we will live peaceful and quiet lives. And pray that we will be godly and holy.

That is good. It pleases God our Savior.

1 Timothy 2:2–3 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,


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