1 Timothy 2:2

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

For kings, and [for] all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

Complete Jewish Bible:

including kings and all in positions of prominence; so that we may lead quiet and peaceful lives, being godly and upright in everything.

Berean Standard Bible:

for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.

American Standard Version:

for kings and all that are in high place; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

For^{G5228} kings^{G935}, and^{G2532} for all^{G3956} that are^{G5607} in^{G1722} authority^{G5247}; that^{G2443} we may lead^{G1236} a quiet^{G2263} and^{G2532} peaceable^{G2272} life^{G979} in^{G1722} all^{G3956} godliness^{G2150} and^{G2532} honesty^{G4587}.

Cross-References (KJV):

1 Peter 2:9

But ye [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

1 Peter 2:13

¶ Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;

Ezra 6:10

That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.

Jeremiah 29:7

And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.

Romans 13:1

¶ Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.

Romans 13:7

¶ Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute [is due]; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

Proverbs 24:21

¶ My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: [and] meddle not with them that are given to change:

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Commentary for 1 Timothy 2:2

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

Strong's Number: G5228
There are 144 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑπέρ
Transliteration: hypér
Pronunciation: hoop-er'
Description: a primary preposition; "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, more than:--(+ exceeding, abundantly) above, in (on) behalf of, beyond, by, + very chiefest, concerning, exceeding (above, -ly), for, + very highly, more (than), of, over, on the part of, for sake of, in stead, than, to(-ward), very. In the comparative, it retains many of the above applications.
Strong's Number: G935
There are 107 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: βασιλεύς
Transliteration: basileús
Pronunciation: bas-il-yooce'
Description: probably from βάσις (through the notion of a foundation of power); a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively):--king.
Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Strong's Number: G3956
There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πᾶς
Transliteration: pâs
Pronunciation: pas
Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Strong's Number: G5607
There are 154 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὤν
Transliteration: ṓn
Pronunciation: on
Description: present participle of εἰμί; being:--be, come, have.
Strong's Number: G1722
There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐν
Transliteration: en
Pronunciation: en
Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Strong's Number: G5247
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑπεροχή
Transliteration: hyperochḗ
Pronunciation: hoop-er-okh-ay'
Description: from ὑπερέχω; prominence, i.e. (figuratively) superiority (in rank or character):--authority, excellency.
Strong's Number: G2443
There are 535 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἵνα
Transliteration: hína
Pronunciation: hin'-ah
Description: probably from the same as the former part of ἑαυτοῦ (through the demonstrative idea; compare ὁ); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result):--albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare ἵνα μή.
Strong's Number: G1236
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: διάγω
Transliteration: diágō
Pronunciation: dee-ag'-o
Description: from διά and ἄγω; to pass time or life:--lead life, living.
Strong's Number: G2263
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἤρεμος
Transliteration: ḗremos
Pronunciation: ay'-rem-os
Description: perhaps by transposition from ἔρημος (through the idea of stillness); tranquil:--quiet.
Strong's Number: G2272
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἡσύχιος
Transliteration: hēsýchios
Pronunciation: hay-soo'-khee-os
Description: a prolonged form of a compound probably of a derivative of the base of ἑδραῖος and perhaps ἔχω; properly, keeping one's seat (sedentary), i.e. (by implication) still (undisturbed, undisturbing):--peaceable, quiet.
Strong's Number: G979
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: βίος
Transliteration: bíos
Pronunciation: bee'-os
Description: a primary word; life, i.e. (literally) the present state of existence; by implication, the means of livelihood:--good, life, living.
Strong's Number: G2150
There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εὐσέβεια
Transliteration: eusébeia
Pronunciation: yoo-seb'-i-ah
Description: from εὐσεβής; piety; specially, the gospel scheme:--godliness, holiness.
Strong's Number: G4587
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σεμνότης
Transliteration: semnótēs
Pronunciation: sem-not'-ace
Description: from σεμνός; venerableness, i.e. probity:--gravity, honesty.

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