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1 Timothy 2:1-8

Weymouth New Testament WNT

1 I exhort then, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions and thanksgivings be offered on behalf of all men;

2 including kings and all who are in high station, in order that we may live peaceful and tranquil lives with all godliness and gravity.

3 This is right, and is pleasing in the sight of God our Saviour,

4 who is willing for all mankind to be saved and come to a full knowledge of the truth.

5 For there is but one God and but one Mediator between God and men--Christ Jesus, Himself man;

6 who gave Himself as the redemption price for all--a fact testified to at its own appointed time,

7 and of which I have been appointed a herald and an Apostle (I am speaking the truth: it is not a fiction), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

8 So then I would have the men everywhere pray, lifting to God holy hands which are unstained with anger or strife;

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.