1 Timothy 2:2

Bible in Basic English 1965

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.

Cross References

2 Samuel 20:19

Your purpose is the destruction of a mother-town in Israel: why would you put an end to the heritage of the Lord?

Ezra 6:10

So that they may make offerings of a sweet smell to the God of heaven, with prayers for the life of the king and of his sons.

Nehemiah 1:11

O Lord, let your ear take note of the prayer of your servant, and of the prayers of your servants, who take delight in worshipping your name: give help, O Lord, to your servant this day, and let him have mercy in the eyes of this man. Now I was the king's wine-servant.

Psalm 72:1

Of Solomon. Give the king your authority, O God, and your righteousness to the king's son.

Proverbs 24:21

My son, go in fear of the Lord and the king: have nothing to do with those who are in high positions:

Jeremiah 29:7

And be working for the peace of the land to which I have had you taken away prisoners, and make prayer to the Lord for it: for in its peace you will have peace.

Luke 1:6

They were upright in the eyes of God, keeping all the rules and orders of God, and doing no wrong.

Luke 2:25

And there was then in Jerusalem a man whose name was Simeon; and he was an upright man, fearing God and waiting for the comfort of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was on him.

Acts 10:22

And they said, Cornelius, a captain, an upright and God-fearing man, respected by all the nation of the Jews, had word from God by an angel to send for you to his house, and to give hearing to your words.

Acts 24:16

Now after a number of years I came to give help and offerings to my nation:

Romans 12:18

As far as it is possible for you be at peace with all men.

Philippians 4:8

For the rest, my brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things have honour, whatever things are upright, whatever things are holy, whatever things are beautiful, whatever things are of value, if there is any virtue and if there is any praise, give thought to these things.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

And that you may take pride in being quiet and doing your business, working with your hands as we gave you orders;

Hebrews 12:14

Let your desire be for peace with all men, and to be made holy, without which no man may see the Lord;