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1 Timothy 2:2

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

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}.

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

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

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

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Cross-References

  • 1 Peter 2:9 (13 votes)

    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 (13 votes)

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

  • Ezra 6:10 (11 votes)

    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 (9 votes)

    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 (8 votes)

    ¶ 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 (8 votes)

    ¶ 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 (7 votes)

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