1 Timothy 2:2 - Revised Standard Version

² for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life, godly and respectful in every way.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

² for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

² For kings and all who are in positions of authority or high responsibility, that [outwardly] we may pass a quiet and undisturbed life [and inwardly] a peaceable one in all godliness and reverence and seriousness in every way.

American Standard Version (1901)

² for kings and all that are in high place; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity.

Common English Bible

² Pray for kings and everyone who is in authority so that we can live a quiet and peaceful life in complete godliness and dignity.

Catholic Public Domain Version

² for kings, and for all who are in high places, so that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all piety and chastity.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

² For kings, and for all that are in high station: that we may lead a quiet and a peaceable life in all piety and chastity.

1 Timothy 2:2 Cross References

2 Samuel 20:19

I am one of those who are peaceable and faithful in Israel; you seek to destroy a city which is a mother in Israel; why will you swallow up the heritage of the Lord?”

Ezra 6:10

that they may offer pleasing sacrifices to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king and his sons.

Nehemiah 1:11

O Lord, let thy ear be attentive to the prayer of thy servant, and to the prayer of thy servants who delight to fear thy name; and give success to thy servant today, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.” Now I was cupbearer to the king.

Psalm 72:1

Give the king thy justice, O God, and thy righteousness to the royal son!

Proverbs 24:21

My son, fear the Lord and the king, and do not disobey either of them;

Jeremiah 29:7

But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.

Luke 1:6

And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.

Luke 2:25

Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

Acts 10:22

And they said, “Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man, who is well spoken of by the whole Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house, and to hear what you have to say.”

Acts 24:16

So I always take pains to have a clear conscience toward God and toward men.

Romans 12:18

If possible, so far as it depends upon you, live peaceably with all.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

to aspire to live quietly, to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we charged you;

Hebrews 12:14

Strive for peace with all men, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.