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23 Whatever is [a]decreed by the God of heaven, let it be done with zeal for the house of the God of heaven, (A)so that there will not be wrath against the kingdom of the king and his sons.

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  1. Ezra 7:23 Lit from the decree of

(A)Seek the peace of the city where I have sent you into exile, and (B)pray to Yahweh on its behalf; for in its peace you will have peace.’

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Exhortation to Prayer

First of all, then, I exhort that (A)petitions and prayers, requests and thanksgivings, be made for all men, (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. 1 Timothy 2:2 Or a high position
  2. 1 Timothy 2:2 Or seriousness