23 Whatever [a]is commanded by the God of heaven, let it diligently be done for the [b]house of the God of heaven. For why should there be wrath against the realm of the king and his sons?

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Footnotes

  1. Ezra 7:23 Lit. is from the decree
  2. Ezra 7:23 Temple

23 Whatever the God of heaven has prescribed, let it be done with diligence for the temple of the God of heaven. Why should his wrath fall on the realm of the king and of his sons?(A)

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And seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be carried away captive, (A)and pray to the Lord for it; for in its peace you will have peace.

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Also, seek(A) the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray(B) to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.”

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Pray for All Men

Therefore I [a]exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men,

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 2:1 encourage

Instructions on Worship

I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers,(A) intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—

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(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.

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  1. 1 Timothy 2:2 a prominent place
  2. 1 Timothy 2:2 dignity

for kings and all those in authority,(A) that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness(B) and holiness.

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