King James Version KJV
New International Version NIV
1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, 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 for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
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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 Saviour;
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This is good, and pleases God our Savior,
4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto 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.
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