1 Timothy 2:1

I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men,

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I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

In Context

2for kings and all those who are in prominence, so that we may live a quiet and peaceful life in all piety and propriety.

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Cross References

Genesis 18:23And Abraham drew near, and said, Will thou consume righteous men with wicked men?

Psalms 67:1God be merciful to us, and bless us, [and] cause his face to shine upon us (Selah),

Matthew 6:9Pray ye therefore this way: Our Father in the heavens, hallowed be thy name.

Romans 1:8Truly, I first express thanks to my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, that your faith is proclaimed in the whole world.

1 Corinthians 15:3For I delivered to you at first what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures,

Ephesians 3:13Therefore I ask that ye not become discouraged at my tribulations on your behalf, which is your glory.

Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 2:1

In this chapter Paul treats, I. Of prayer, with many reasons for it, ver. 1-8 . II. Of women's apparel, ver. 9, 10 . III. Of their subjection, with the reasons of it, ver. 11-14 . IV. A promise given for their encouragement in child-bearing, ver. 15 . Read the whole commentary →

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