I am one of many peaceful, loyal people in this town. You are trying to destroy an important city of Israel. Why do you want to destroy something that belongs to the Lord?”
1 Timothy 2:2 - Easy To Read Version You should pray for kings and for all people who have authority (power). Pray for those leaders so that we can have quiet and peaceful lives—lives full of worship and respect for God. 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 many peaceful, loyal people in this town. You are trying to destroy an important city of Israel. Why do you want to destroy something that belongs to the Lord?”
Give those things to the Jewish priests so that they may offer sacrifices that please the God of Heaven. Give those things so that the priests may pray for me and my sons.
So Lord, please listen to my prayer. I am your servant. And please listen to the prayers of your servants that want to show respect for your name. Lord, you know I am the king’s wine servant. {\cf2\super [3]} So please help me today. Help me as I ask the king for help. Give me success and help me to be pleasing to the king.
God, help the king make wise decisions like you.\par And help the king’s son learn about your goodness.\par
Son, respect the Lord and the king. And don’t join with the people that are against them.
Also, do good things for the city I sent you to. Pray to the Lord for the city you are living in. Why? Because if there is peace in that city, then you will have peace also.”
Zechariah and Elizabeth were truly good people before God. They did everything the Lord (God) commanded and told people to do. They were without fault.
A man named Simeon lived in Jerusalem. He was a good man that truly worshiped God. Simeon was waiting for the time when God would come to help Israel (the Jews). The Holy Spirit {\cf2\super [35]} was in him.
The men said, “A holy angel told Cornelius to invite you to his house. Cornelius is an army officer. {\cf2\super [208]} He is a good man; he worships God. All the Jewish people respect him. The angel told Cornelius to invite you to his house so that he can listen to the things you have to say.”
This is why I always try to do what I believe is right before God and men.
Brothers and sisters, continue to 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.
Do all you can to live a peaceful life. Take care of your own business. Do your own work. We have already told you to do these things.
Try to live in peace with all people. And try to live lives free from sin. If a person’s life is not holy, {\cf2\super [160]} then he will never see the Lord.