1 Timothy 2:2

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Pray for kings and others in power, so that we may live quiet and peaceful lives as we worship and honour God.

Cross References

2 Samuel 20:19

We are Israelites, and we want peace! You can trust us. Why are you trying to destroy a town that's like a mother in Israel? Why do you want to wipe out the LORD's people?”

Ezra 6:10

I want them to be able to offer pleasing sacrifices to God and to pray for me and my family.

Nehemiah 1:11

Please answer my prayer and the prayer of your other servants who gladly honour your name. When I serve the king his wine today, make him pleased with me and let him do what I ask.

Psalm 72:1

Please help the king to be honest and fair just like you, our God.

Proverbs 24:21

My children, you must respect the LORD and the king, and you must not make friends with anyone who rebels against either of them.

Jeremiah 29:7

Pray for peace in Babylonia and work hard to make it prosperous. The more successful that nation is, the better off you will be.

Luke 1:6

Both of them were good people and pleased the Lord God by obeying all that he had commanded.

Luke 2:25

At this time a man named Simeon was living in Jerusalem. Simeon was a good man. He loved God and was waiting for God to save the people of Israel. God's Spirit came to him

Acts 10:22

They answered, “Captain Cornelius sent us. He is a good man who worships God and is liked by the Jewish people. One of God's holy angels told Cornelius to send for you, so he could hear what you have to say.”

Acts 24:16

And because I am sure, I try my best to have a clear conscience in whatever I do for God or for people.

Romans 12:18

and do your best to live at peace with everyone.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, my friends, keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly, and proper. Don't ever stop thinking about what is truly worthwhile and worthy of praise.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

Try your best to live quietly, to mind your own business, and to work hard, just as we taught you to do.

Hebrews 12:14

Try to live at peace with everyone! Live a clean life. If you don't, you will never see the Lord.