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1 Timothy 2:2
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for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
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1 Timothy 2:2 in Other Translations
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For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
ESV
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for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.
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Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.
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Pray especially for rulers and their governments to rule well so we can be quietly about our business of living simply, in humble contemplation.
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for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
1 Timothy 2:2 In-Context
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I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—
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for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
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This is good, and pleases God our Savior,
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who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
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For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus,
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Ezra 6:10
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Romans 13:1
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1 Timothy 3:16
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1 Timothy 4:7,8
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1 Timothy 6:3,5,6,11
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2 Timothy 3:5
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Titus 1:1
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