1 Timothy 2:1-3

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

2 I desire therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men:

² For kings, and for all that are in high station: that we may lead a quiet and a peaceable life in all piety and chastity.

³ For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour,