1 Timothy 2:1-4

Context

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 kings³ 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 all⁴ is good and welcomed before God our Savior, 2:4 since he wants⁵ all people⁶ to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.

[2:1] ¹tn Or “petitions.”

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

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

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

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

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