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1 Timothy 2:1-8

New Century Version NCV

1 First, I tell you to pray for all people, asking God for what they need and being thankful to him.

2 Pray for rulers and for all who have authority so that we can have quiet and peaceful lives full of worship and respect for God.

3 This is good, and it pleases God our Savior,

4 who wants all people to be saved and to know the truth.

5 There is one God and one way human beings can reach God. That way is through Christ Jesus, who is himself human.

6 He gave himself as a payment to free all people. He is proof that came at the right time.

7 That is why I was chosen to tell the Good News and to be an apostle. (I am telling the truth; I am not lying.) I was chosen to teach those who are not Jews to believe and to know the truth.

8 So, I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up their hands in a holy manner, without anger and arguments.

New International Version NIV

1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—

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

3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior,

4 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 mankind, the man Christ Jesus,

6 who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time.

7 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 Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.