23 Whatever is [a]commanded by the God of heaven, it shall 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 command of

(A)Seek the [a]prosperity of the city where I have sent you into exile, and (B)pray to the Lord in its behalf; for [b]in its [c]prosperity will be your [d]prosperity.’

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  1. Jeremiah 29:7 Or peace
  2. Jeremiah 29:7 Or your prosperity will depend on its
  3. Jeremiah 29:7 Or peace
  4. Jeremiah 29:7 Or peace

A Call to Prayer

First of all, then, I urge that (A)requests, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made in behalf of all people, (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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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 2:2 Or a high position
  2. 1 Timothy 2:2 Or seriousness

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