1 Timothy 2:2

New International Reader's Version

Pray for kings. Pray for everyone who is in authority. Pray that we can live peaceful and quiet lives. And pray that we will be godly and holy.

Cross References

2 Samuel 20:19

We are the most peaceful and faithful people in Israel. You are trying to destroy a city that is like a mother in Israel. Why do you want to swallow up what belongs to the Lord?”

Ezra 6:10

Give them those things so they can offer sacrifices that please the God of heaven. And I want them to pray that things will go well for me and my sons.

Nehemiah 1:11

Lord, please pay careful attention to my prayer. Listen to the prayers of all of us. We take delight in bringing honor to your name. Give me success today when I bring my request to King Artaxerxes.” I was the king’s wine taster.

Psalm 72:1

God, give the king the ability to judge fairly. He is your royal son. Help him to do what is right.

Proverbs 24:21

My son, have respect for the Lord and the king. Don’t join with officials who disobey them.

Jeremiah 29:7

Also work for the success of the city I have sent you to. Pray to the Lord for that city. If it succeeds, you too will enjoy success.”

Luke 1:6

Both of them did what was right in the sight of God. They obeyed all the Lord’s commands and rules faithfully.

Luke 2:25

In Jerusalem there was a man named Simeon. He was a good and godly man. He was waiting for God’s promise to Israel to come true. The Holy Spirit was with him.

Acts 10:22

The men replied, “We have come from Cornelius, the Roman commander. He is a good man who worships God. All the Jewish people respect him. A holy angel told him to invite you to his house. Then Cornelius can hear what you have to say.”

Acts 24:16

So I always try not to do anything wrong in the eyes of God or in the eyes of people.

Romans 12:18

If possible, live in peace with everyone. Do that as much as you can.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, my brothers and sisters, always think about what is true. Think about what is noble, right and pure. Think about what is lovely and worthy of respect. If anything is excellent or worthy of praise, think about those kinds of things.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

And do everything you can to live a quiet life. You should mind your own business. And work with your hands, just as we told you to.

Hebrews 12:14

Try your best to live in peace with everyone. Try hard to be holy. Without holiness no one will see the Lord.