1 Timothy 1:18-2:8
Christian Standard Bible
Engage in Battle
18 Timothy, my son, I am giving you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies(A) previously made about you, so that by recalling them you may fight the good fight, 19 having faith(B) and a good conscience,(C) which some(D) have rejected and have shipwrecked the faith. 20 Among them are Hymenaeus(E) and Alexander,(F) whom I have delivered to Satan,(G) so that they may be taught not to blaspheme.
Instructions on Prayer
2 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, 2 for kings and all those who are in authority,(H) so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness(I) and dignity.(J) 3 This is good, and it pleases God our Savior,(K) 4 who wants everyone(L) to be saved(M) and to come to the knowledge of the truth.(N)
5 For there is one God(O) and one mediator(P) between God and mankind, the man(Q) Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all,(R) a testimony at the proper time.
7 For this I was appointed a herald, an apostle(S) (I am telling the truth;[a] I am not lying), and a teacher of the Gentiles(T) in faith and truth.
Instructions to Men and Women
8 Therefore, I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or argument.(U)
Footnotes
- 2:7 Other mss add in Christ
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