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1 Timothy 2:1-2
Amplified Bible
1 Timothy 2:1-2
Amplified Bible
A Call to Prayer
2 First of all, then, I urge that petitions (specific requests), prayers, intercessions (prayers for others) and thanksgivings be offered on behalf of all people, 2 for [a]kings and all who are in [positions of] high authority, so that we may live a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
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- 1 Timothy 2:2 Nero ruled as emperor of Rome at this time.
1 Timothy 2:1-2
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1 Timothy 2:1-2
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Instructions on Worship
2 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers,(A) intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority,(B) that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness(C) and holiness.
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