1 Timothy 2:2

Modern English Version

for kings and for all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,

Cross References

Ezra 6:10

so that they may offer acceptable sacrifices to the God of heaven, as well as pray for the life of the king and of his sons.

Jeremiah 29:7

Seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray to the Lord for it; for in its peace you will have peace.

Proverbs 24:21

My son, fear the Lord and the king, and do not associate with those given to change,

1 Thessalonians 4:11

to aspire to live a quiet life, to attend to your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,

Nehemiah 1:11

O Lord, I implore You, let Your ear be attentive to the prayer of Your servant, and to the prayer of Your servants who delight to revere Your name. And let Your servant prosper this day, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.” For I was the king’s cupbearer.

Hebrews 12:14

Pursue peace with all men, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord,

Romans 12:18

If it is possible, as much as it depends on you, live peaceably with all men.

Psalm 72:1

Give the king Your justice, O God, and Your righteousness to the king’s son!

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think on these things.

Acts 24:16

In this do I always strive to have a clear conscience toward God and toward men.

Acts 10:22

They said, “Cornelius, a centurion, a man who is righteous and fears God and is of good report throughout the nation of the Jews, was directed by a holy angel to summon you to his house to hear your words.”

Luke 2:25

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

Luke 1:6

They were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly.

2 Samuel 20:19

I am a trustworthy and faithful one of Israel. You are attempting to destroy a city, even a mother, in Israel. Why do you swallow up the inheritance of the Lord?”