1 Timothy 2:2

NETBible

even for kings 1  and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

NIV ©

for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

NASB ©

for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

NLT ©

Pray this way for kings and all others who are in authority, so that we can live in peace and quietness, in godliness and dignity.

MSG ©

Pray especially for rulers and their governments to rule well so we can be quietly about our business of living simply, in humble contemplation.

BBE ©

For kings and all those in authority; so that we may have a calm and quiet life in all fear of God and serious behaviour.

NRSV ©

for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity.

NKJV ©

for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.

KJV
For
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kings
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and
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[for] all
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that are
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in
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authority
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that
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we may lead
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a quiet
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and
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peaceable
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life
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in
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all
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godliness
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and
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honesty
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{authority: or, eminent place}
NASB ©
for kings
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and all
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who are in authority
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, so
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that we may lead
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a tranquil
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and quiet
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life
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in all
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godliness
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and dignity
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.
NET [draft] ITL
even for
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kings
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and
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all
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who are
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in
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authority
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, that
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we may lead
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a peaceful
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and
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quiet
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life
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in
<1722>
all
<3956>
godliness
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and
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dignity
<4587>
.
GREEK
uper basilewn kai pantwn twn en uperoch ontwn hremon kai hsucion bion diagwmen pash eusebeia kai semnothti
NETBible

even for kings 1  and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

NET Notes

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