1 Timothy 2:2 Parallel Translations

for rulers, and for everyone who has authority over us. Pray for these people so that we can have a quiet and peaceful life always lived in a godly and reverent way.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

For kings and all those in authority; so that we may have a calm and quiet life in all fear of God and serious behaviour.

DBY:

for kings and all that are in dignity, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all piety and gravity;

ERV:

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

WEY:

including kings and all who are in high station, in order that we may live peaceful and tranquil lives with all godliness and gravity.

WBS:

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

WEB:

for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.

YLT:

for kings, and all who are in authority, that a quiet and peaceable life we may lead in all piety and gravity,

1 Timothy 2:2 Cross References

XREF:

Ezra 6:10 that they may offer acceptable sacrifices to the God of heaven and pray for the life of the king and his sons.

Romans 13:1 Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

2:2 For kings, and [for] all that are in authority; {2} that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and {a} honesty.
(2) An argument taken of the end: that is, because magistrates are appointed to this end, that men might peaceably and quietly live in all godliness and honesty: and therefore we must commend them especially to God, that they may faithfully execute so necessary an office.
(a) This word includes every type of duty, which is to be used by men in all their affairs.

PNT:

2:2 For kings, and [for] all that are in authority. For all rulers over us. This duty is not dependent on the righteousness of the rulers. The Roman emperors were intensely wicked. Jews were enjoined to pray for their heathen rules (Jer 29:7 Ezr 6:10).
That we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. The special object of these prayers is that the earthly rulers may be so overruled that Christians shall live and worship in peace. Wars, seditions and persecutions would be injurious to the saints.

WES:

2:2 For all that are in authority - Seeing even the lowest country magistrates frequently do much good or much harm. God supports the power of magistracy for the sake of his own people, when, in the present state of men, it could not otherwise be kept up in any nation whatever. Godliness - Inward religion; the true worship of God. Honesty - A comprehensive word taking in the whole duty we owe to our neighbour.

MHC:

2:1-7 The disciples of Christ must be praying people; all, without distinction of nation, sect, rank, or party. Our duty as Christians, is summed up in two words; godliness, that is, the right worshipping of God; and honesty, that is, good conduct toward all men. These must go together: we are not truly honest, if we are not godly, and do not render to God his due; and we are not truly godly, if not honest. What is acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour, we should abound in. There is one Mediator, and that Mediator gave himself a ransom for all. And this appointment has been made for the benefit of the Jews and the Gentiles of every nation; that all who are willing may come in this way, to the mercy-seat of a pardoning God, to seek reconciliation with him. Sin had made a quarrel between us and God; Jesus Christ is the Mediator who makes peace. He is a ransom that was to be known in due time. In the Old Testament times, his sufferings, and the glory that should follow, were spoken of as things to be revealed in the last times. Those who are saved must come to the knowledge of the truth, for that is God's appointed way to save sinners: if we do not know the truth, we cannot be ruled by it.

CONC:

Authority Behaviour Calm Dignity Fear Godliness Godly Gravity Holiness Honesty Including Kings Lead Order Peaceable Peaceful Piety Places Positions Quiet Respectful Reverence Serious Station Tranquil

Authority Behaviour Calm Dignity Fear Godliness Godly Gravity High Honesty Including Kings Lead Order Peaceable Peaceful Piety Places Positions Quiet Respectful Reverence Serious Station Tranquil Way

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