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1 Timothy 2:1-2 KJV
1 Timothy · chapter 2 · verses 1–2
1I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.1 Timothy 2:1-2 · King James Version
1 Timothy 2:1-2 in context
1I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
3For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
4Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
Commentary
Cross references
- 2 Thessalonians 1:3
- Matthew 6:9-10
- James 5:16
- Psalms 67:1-4
- 1 Timothy 2:4
- Ephesians 5:20
- 2 Timothy 2:24
- Titus 3:2
- Jeremiah 29:7
- 1 Peter 2:9-13
- Ezra 6:10
- Proverbs 24:21
Key words (Strong's)
- supplicationsdeēsisneed, indigence, want, privation, penury, a seeking, asking, entreating, entreaty to God…G1162 →
- godlinesseusebeiareverence, respect, piety towards God, godlinessG2150 →
- prayersproseuchēprayer addressed to God, a place set apart or suited for the offering of prayer, a…G4335 →
- honestysemnotēsthe characteristic of a thing or person which entitles to reverence and respect, dignity…G4587 →
- exhortparakaleōto call to one's side, call for, summon, to address, speak to, , which may be done in the…G3870 →
- thankseucharistiathankfulness, the giving of thanksG2169 →
- firstprōtonfirst in time or place, in any succession of things or persons, first in rank, influence…G4412 →
- kingsbasileusleader of the people, prince, commander, lord of the land, kingG935 →
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Here is, I. A charge given to Christians to pray for all men in general, and particularly for all in authority. Timothy must take care that this be done. Paul does not send him any prescribed form of prayer, as we have reason to think he would if he had intended that ministers should be tied to that way of praying;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-8