New King James Version NKJV
New International Version NIV
1 Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving 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 authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable 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 all men to be saved and to come to the 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 a ransom for all, to be testified in due time,
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who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time.
7 for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle--I am speaking the truth in Christ and 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 pray everywhere, 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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