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. ³ This is good, and pleases^(D) God our Savior,^(E)

¹⁴ For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays,^(A) but my mind is unfruitful. ¹⁵ So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit,^(B) but I will also pray with my understanding; I will sing^(C) with my spirit, but I will also sing with my understanding.