1 Timothy 2:1

Prayer for All People

2:1 First of all, then, I urge that requests, ¹  prayers, intercessions, and thanks be offered on behalf of all people, ² 

1 Timothy 3:10

3:10 And these also must be tested first and then let them serve as deacons if they are found blameless.

1 Timothy 5:4

5:4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they should first learn to fulfill their duty ³  toward their own household and so repay their parents what is owed them. ⁴  For this is what pleases God. ⁵ 

[2:1]  ¹ tn Or “petitions.”

[2:1]  ² tn Grk “all men”; but here ἀνθρώπων (anqrwpwn) is used generically, referring to both men and women.

[5:4]  ³ tn Or “to practice their religion.”

[5:4]  ⁴ tn Or “and so make some repayment to their parents”; Grk “and to give back recompense to their parents.”

[5:4]  ⁵ tn Grk “for this is pleasing in the sight of God.”