I am one of the peaceful and faithful in Israel, but you’re trying to destroy a city that is like a mother in Israel. Why would you devour the Lord’s inheritance? ’
1 Timothy 2:2 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For kings and all who are in positions of authority or high responsibility, that [outwardly] we may pass a quiet and undisturbed life [and inwardly] a peaceable one in all godliness and reverence and seriousness in every way. American Standard Version (1901) for kings and all that are in high place; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity. Common English Bible Pray for kings and everyone who is in authority so that we can live a quiet and peaceful life in complete godliness and dignity. Catholic Public Domain Version for kings, and for all who are in high places, so that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all piety and chastity. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For kings, and for all that are in high station: that we may lead a quiet and a peaceable life in all piety and chastity. |
I am one of the peaceful and faithful in Israel, but you’re trying to destroy a city that is like a mother in Israel. Why would you devour the Lord’s inheritance? ’
so that they can offer sacrifices of pleasing aroma to the God of the heavens and pray for the life of the king and his sons.
Please, Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of your servant and to that of your servants who delight to revere your name. Give your servant success today, and grant him compassion in the presence of this man. , At the time, I was the king’s cupbearer.
My son, fear the Lord, as well as the king, and don’t associate with rebels,
Pursue the well-being of the city to which I have deported you. Pray to the Lord on its behalf, for when it thrives, you will thrive.’
Both were righteous in God’s sight, living blamelessly according to all the commands and requirements of the Lord.
There was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking forward to Israel’s consolation, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
They said, ‘Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man, who has a good reputation with the whole Jewish nation, was divinely instructed by a holy angel to call you to his house and to hear a message from you.’
If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable #– #if there is any moral excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy #– #dwell on these things.
to seek to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,
Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness #– #without it no one will see the Lord.