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1 I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men:
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I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—
2 for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.
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for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God, our Savior;
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This is good, and pleases God our Savior,
4 who desires to have all men to be saved, and come to full knowledge of the truth.
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who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
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For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus,
6 who gave himself as a ransom for all; the testimony in its own times;
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who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time.
7 to which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth in Christ, not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
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And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying—and a true and faithful teacher of the Gentiles.
8 I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
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Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.
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