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1 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men,
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1 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone--
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2 for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life, godly and respectful in every way.
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2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
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3 This is good, and it is acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
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3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior,
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4 who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
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4 who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
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5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
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5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
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6 who gave himself as a ransom for all, the testimony to which was borne at the proper time.
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6 who gave himself as a ransom for all men--the testimony given in its proper time.
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7 For this I was appointed a preacher and apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
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7 And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle--I am telling the truth, I am not lying--and a teacher of the true faith to the Gentiles.
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8 I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling;
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8 I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing.
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| Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. (Revised Standard Version - Holy Bible) |
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