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

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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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

(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

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