1 Timothy 2:2 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

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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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

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)

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

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

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

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 of them that are peaceable and faithful in Israel: thou seekest to destroy a city and a mother in Israel: why wilt thou swallow up the inheritance of the LORD?

Ezra 6:10

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

Nehemiah 1:11

O Lord, I beseech thee, let now thine ear be attentive to the prayer of thy servant, and to the prayer of thy servants, who delight to fear thy name: and prosper, I pray thee, thy servant this day, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man. (Now I was cupbearer to the king.)

Psalm 72:1

Give the king thy judgements, O God, And thy righteousness unto the king's son.

Proverbs 24:21

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

Jeremiah 29:7

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

Luke 1:6

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

Luke 2:25

And behold, 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, a righteous man and one that feareth God, and well reported of by all the nation of the Jews, was warned of God by a holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words from thee.

Acts 24:16

Herein do I also exercise myself to have a conscience void of offence toward God and men alway.

Romans 12:18

If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honourable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

and that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your hands, even as we charged you;

Hebrews 12:14

Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man shall see the Lord: