2:1 First of all, then, I urge that requests, 1 prayers, intercessions, and thanks be offered on behalf of all people, 2 2:2 even for kings 3 and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. 2:3 Such prayer for all 4 is good and welcomed before God our Savior,
1 tn Or “petitions.”
2 tn Grk “all men”; but here ἀνθρώπων (anqrwpwn) is used generically, referring to both men and women.
3 tn For “even for kings” the Greek says simply “for kings.”
4 tn Grk “this”; the referent (such prayer for all, referring to vv. 1-2) is specified in the translation for clarity.