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1 Timothy 2:1-2
New American Standard Bible
1 Timothy 2:1-2
New American Standard Bible
A Call to Prayer
2 First of all, then, I urge that (A)requests, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made in behalf of all people, 2 (B)for kings and all who are in [a]authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and [b]dignity.
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- 1 Timothy 2:2 Or a high position
- 1 Timothy 2:2 Or seriousness
1 Timothy 2:1-2
New International Version
1 Timothy 2:1-2
New International Version
Instructions on Worship
2 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers,(A) intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority,(B) that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness(C) and holiness.
1 Timothy 2:1-2
King James Version
1 Timothy 2:1-2
King James Version
2 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
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