1 Timothy 2:2

Good News Translation

for kings and all others who are in authority, that we may live a quiet and peaceful life with all reverence toward God and with proper conduct.

Cross References

2 Samuel 20:19

Ours is a great city, one of the most peaceful and loyal in Israel. Why are you trying to destroy it? Do you want to ruin what belongs to the Lord?”

Ezra 6:10

This is to be done so that they can offer sacrifices that are acceptable to the God of Heaven and pray for his blessing on me and my sons.

Nehemiah 1:11

Listen now to my prayer and to the prayers of all your other servants who want to honor you. Give me success today and make the emperor merciful to me.” In those days I was the emperor's wine steward.

Psalm 72:1

Teach the king to judge with your righteousness, O God; share with him your own justice,

Proverbs 24:21

Have reverence for the Lord, my child, and honor the king. Have nothing to do with people who rebel against them;

Jeremiah 29:7

Work for the good of the cities where I have made you go as prisoners. Pray to me on their behalf, because if they are prosperous, you will be prosperous too.

Luke 1:6

They both lived good lives in God's sight and obeyed fully all the Lord's laws and commands.

Luke 2:25

At that time there was a man named Simeon living in Jerusalem. He was a good, God-fearing man and was waiting for Israel to be saved. The Holy Spirit was with him

Acts 10:22

“Captain Cornelius sent us,” they answered. “He is a good man who worships God and is highly respected by all the Jewish people. An angel of God told him to invite you to his house, so that he could hear what you have to say.”

Acts 24:16

And so I do my best always to have a clear conscience before God and people.

Romans 12:18

Do everything possible on your part to live in peace with everybody.

Philippians 4:8

In conclusion, my friends, fill your minds with those things that are good and that deserve praise: things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and honorable.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

Make it your aim to live a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to earn your own living, just as we told you before.

Hebrews 12:14

Try to be at peace with everyone, and try to live a holy life, because no one will see the Lord without it.