Holman Christian Standard Bible CSB
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1 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone,
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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 those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
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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 This is good, and it pleases God our Savior,
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This is good, and pleases God our Savior,
4 who wants everyone 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 man, a 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, a testimony at the proper 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 this I was appointed a herald, an apostle (I am telling the truth; I am not lying), and 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.
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