1 Timothy 2:1-4

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  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, 2:4 since he wants ⁵  all people ⁶  to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.

[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.

[2:2]  ³ tn For “even for kings” the Greek says simply “for kings.”

[2:3]  ⁴ tn Grk “this”; the referent (such prayer for all, referring to vv. 1-2) is specified in the translation for clarity.

[2:4]  ⁵ tn Grk “who wants…” (but showing why such prayer is pleasing to God).

[2:4]  ⁶ tn Grk “all men”; but here ἀνθρώπους (anqrwpous) is used generically, referring to both men and women.