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1 Timothy 2:2-4
New English Translation
1 Timothy 2:2-4
New English Translation
2 even for kings[a] and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. 3 Such prayer for all[b] is good and welcomed before God our Savior, 4 since he wants[c] all people[d] to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
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- 1 Timothy 2:2 tn For “even for kings” the Greek says simply “for kings.”
- 1 Timothy 2:3 tn Grk “this”; the referent (such prayer for all, referring to vv. 1-2) is specified in the translation for clarity.
- 1 Timothy 2:4 tn Grk “who wants…” (but showing why such prayer is pleasing to God).
- 1 Timothy 2:4 tn Grk “all men,” but here ἀνθρώπους (anthrōpous) is used generically, referring to both men and women.
1 Timothy 2:2-4
New King James Version
1 Timothy 2:2-4
New King James Version
2 (A)for kings and (B)all who are in [a]authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and [b]reverence. 3 For this is (C)good and acceptable in the sight (D)of God our Savior, 4 (E)who desires all men to be saved (F)and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
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- 1 Timothy 2:2 a prominent place
- 1 Timothy 2:2 dignity
1 Timothy 2:2-4
English Standard Version
1 Timothy 2:2-4
English Standard Version
2 (A)for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and (B)dignified in every way. 3 This is good, and (C)it is pleasing in the sight of (D)God our Savior, 4 who desires (E)all people to be saved and (F)to come to (G)the knowledge of the truth.
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1 Timothy 2:2-4
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1 Timothy 2:2-4
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