1 Timothy 2:2

The Passion Translation

And pray for every political leader and representative, so that we would be able to live tranquil, undisturbed lives, as we worship the awe-inspiring God with pure hearts.

Cross References

Jeremiah 29:7

Work for the good of the city to which I have exiled you. And pray to Yahweh, asking for a blessing on your city since your peace depends on its peace.”

Proverbs 24:21

My child, stand in awe of Yahweh! Give counsel to others, but don’t mingle with those who are rebellious.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

Aspire to lead a calm and peaceful life as you mind your own business and earn your living, just as we’ve taught you.

Hebrews 12:14

In every relationship be swift to choose peace over competition, and run swiftly toward holiness, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord.

Romans 12:18

Do your best to live as everybody’s friend.

Psalm 72:1

O God, make the king a godly judge like you and give the king’s son the gift of justice too.

Philippians 4:8

Keep your thoughts continually fixed on all that is authentic and real, honorable and admirable, beautiful and respectful, pure and holy, merciful and kind. And fasten your thoughts on every glorious work of God, praising him always.

Acts 24:16

That’s why I seek with all my heart to have a clean conscience toward God and toward others.

Acts 10:22

They answered, “We serve Cornelius, a Roman military captain, who sent us to find you. He is a devout man of the highest integrity who worships God and is respected throughout the Jewish community. He was divinely instructed through the appearance of an angel to summon you to his home and to listen to the message that you would bring him.”

Luke 2:25

As they came to the temple to fulfill this requirement, an elderly man was there waiting—a resident of Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. He was a very good man, a lover of God who kept himself pure, and the Spirit of holiness rested upon him. Simeon believed in the imminent appearing of the one called “The Refreshing of Israel.”

Luke 1:6

They were both righteous before God, living virtuously and following the commandments of the Lord blamelessly.