1 Timothy 2:1 — King James Version← Study notes
“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;”
1 Timothy 2:1 — Greek Interlinear
Greek · 1 Timothy 2:112 words
ℹGreek text from the SBL Greek New Testament (SBLGNT). Transliteration follows SBL Academic conventions.
Church Fathers on 1 Timothy 2:1
The Priest is the common father, as it were, of all the world; it is proper therefore that he should care for all, even as God, Whom he serves. For this reason he says, “I exhort therefore that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men.” From this, two advantages result. First, hatred towards those who are without is done away; for no one can feel hatred towards those for whom he prays: and they again are made better by the…
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Thomas MuellerNote3mo agoPrayers for Leaders Isn't Partisan Support
I've been politically conflicted for years, and this verse is both challenging and clarifying. Paul asks for prayers for all people, including kings and those in authority, so that we might live peace...
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David ChenNote4mo agoPrayers and Intercessions for Everyone
I'm supposed to pray for everyone - friends and enemies, people I like and people I don't. That includes people whose politics I hate, whose choices I think are wrong.
I've started trying. It's hard....
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