1 Timothy 2:2

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.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

In Context

1I desire therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men:

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

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Cross References

Genesis 49:14Issachar shall be a strong ass lying down between the borders.

Ezra 6:10And let them offer oblations to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his children.

Psalms 20:1Unto the end. A psalm for David.

Proverbs 24:21My son, fear the Lord and the king: and have nothing to do with detracters.

Ecclesiastes 8:2I observe the mouth of the king, and the commandments of the oath of God.

Luke 1:6And they were both just before God, walking in all the commandments and justifications of the Lord without blame.

Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 2:2-9

Universal Prayer Recommended. ( a. d. 64.) 1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ… Read the whole commentary →

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