1 Timothy 2:2

The Scriptures 1998

for sovereigns and all those who are in authority, in order that we lead a calm and peaceable life in all reverence and seriousness.

Cross References

2 Samuel 20:19

“I am of the peaceable and trustworthy ones in Yisra’ĕ

Ezra 6:10

so that they bring pleasing offerings to the Elah of heaven, and pray for the life of the sovereign and his sons.

Nehemiah 1:11

“O יהוה, I pray, please let Your ear be attentive to the prayer of Your servant, and to the prayer of Your servants who delight to fear Your Name. And let Your servant prosper this day, I pray, and grant him compassion in the presence of this man.” For I was cupbearer to the sovereign.

Psalm 72:1

O Elohim, give the sovereign Your right-rulings, And Your righteousness to the Son of a sovereign.

Proverbs 24:21

My son, fear יהוה  and the sovereign; Do not mingle with those who change;

Jeremiah 29:7

‘And seek the peace of the city where I have exiled you, and pray to יהוה  for it, for in its peace you have peace.’

Luke 1:6

And they were both righteous before Elohim, blamelessly walking in all the commands and righteousnesses of יהוה.

Luke 2:25

And see, there was a man in Yerushalayim whose name was Shimʽ

Acts 10:22

And they said, “Cornelius the captain, a righteous man and one who fears Elohim and well spoken of by the entire nation of the Yehuḏ

Acts 24:16

“And in this I exercise myself to have a clear conscience toward Elohim and men always.

Romans 12:18

If possible, on your part, be at peace with all men.

Philippians 4:8

For the rest, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is righteous, whatever is clean, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good report, if there is any uprightness and if there is any praise – think on these.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

and to make it your ambition to live peaceably, and to attend to your own, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,

Hebrews 12:14

Pursue peace with all, and pursue apartness without which no one shall see the Master.