2:1 First of all, then, I urge that requests, 1 prayers, intercessions, and thanks be offered on behalf of all people, 2
1 tn Or “petitions.”
2 tn Grk “all men”; but here ἀνθρώπων (anqrwpwn) is used generically, referring to both men and women.
3 tn Or “to practice their religion.”
4 tn Or “and so make some repayment to their parents”; Grk “and to give back recompense to their parents.”
5 tn Grk “for this is pleasing in the sight of God.”