1 Timothy 2:1-2

Prayer for All People

2:1 First of all, then, I urge that requests, prayers, intercessions, and thanks be offered on behalf of all people, 2:2 even for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.


tn Or “petitions.”

tn Grk “all men”; but here ἀνθρώπων (anqrwpwn) is used generically, referring to both men and women.

tn For “even for kings” the Greek says simply “for kings.”