1 Timothy 2:2

New Century Version

Pray for rulers and for all who have authority so that we can have quiet and peaceful lives full of worship and respect for God.

Cross References

2 Samuel 20:19

I am one of the peaceful, loyal people of Israel. You are trying to destroy an important city of Israel. Why must you destroy what belongs to the Lord?”

Ezra 6:10

Then they may offer sacrifices pleasing to the God of heaven, and they may pray for the life of the king and his sons.

Nehemiah 1:11

Lord, listen carefully to the prayer of your servant and the prayers of your servants who love to honor you. Give me, your servant, success today; allow this king to show kindness to me.” I was the one who served wine to the king.

Psalm 72:1

God, give the king your good judgment and the king’s son your goodness.

Proverbs 24:21

My child, respect the Lord and the king. Don’t join those people who refuse to obey them.

Jeremiah 29:7

Also do good things for the city where I sent you as captives. Pray to the Lord for the city where you are living, because if good things happen in the city, good things will happen to you also.”

Luke 1:6

Zechariah and Elizabeth truly did what God said was good. They did everything the Lord commanded and were without fault in keeping his law.

Luke 2:25

In Jerusalem lived a man named Simeon who was a good man and godly. He was waiting for the time when God would take away Israel’s sorrow, and the Holy Spirit was in him.

Acts 10:22

They said, “A holy angel spoke to Cornelius, an army officer and a good man; he worships God. All the people respect him. The angel told Cornelius to ask you to come to his house so that he can hear what you have to say.”

Acts 24:16

This is why I always try to do what I believe is right before God and people.

Romans 12:18

Do your best to live in peace with everyone.

Philippians 4:8

Brothers and sisters, think about the things that are good and worthy of praise. Think about the things that are true and honorable and right and pure and beautiful and respected.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

Do all you can to live a peaceful life. Take care of your own business, and do your own work as we have already told you.

Hebrews 12:14

Try to live in peace with all people, and try to live free from sin. Anyone whose life is not holy will never see the Lord.