1 Timothy 2:1

My desire is, first of all, that you will make requests and prayers and give praise for all men;

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In The King James Version

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 in authority; so that we may have a calm and quiet life in all fear of God and serious behaviour.

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Cross References

Genesis 18:23And Abraham came near, and said, Will you let destruction come on the upright with the sinners?

Psalms 67:1To the chief music-maker. With corded instruments. A Psalm. A Song.

Matthew 6:9Let this then be your prayer: Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.

Romans 1:8First of all, I give praise to my God through Jesus Christ for you all, because news of your faith has gone into all the world.

1 Corinthians 15:3For I gave to you first of all what was handed down to me, how Christ underwent death for our sins, as it says in the Writings;

Ephesians 3:13For this reason it is my prayer that you may not become feeble because of my troubles for you, which are 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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