1 Timothy 2:2

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

For all

Romans 13:1

1 Peter 2:13

That

Romans 12:18

1 Thessalonians 4:11

Hebrews 12:14

All godliness

General references

1 Peter 2:13

Bible References

For all

Be every one of you subject to the ruling powers. for every ruler holds of God: the rulers in being are constituted by God.

and glorify God in the times of distress. be subject therefore, for the Lord's sake to every human establishment: whether it be to the king,

That

do all you can to live peaceably, if it be possible, with all mankind.

to study your own quiet, to mind your own affairs, and follow some handicraft trade, as we recommended it to you:

seek peace with all men, and sanctity of life, without which no man shall see the Lord:

All godliness

they were both of them sincerely pious; observing all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord; with unspotted reputation.

At that time there dwelt at Jerusalem one Simeon, an honest, religious man, one who expected the appearance of the Messiah, and was endued with the spirit of prophecy.

they answered, Cornelius the centurion, a man of probity and piety, one that has an universal good character among the Jews, was divinely admonish'd by an holy angel to send for you to his house, to hear what you had to say to him.

and 'tis my endeavour to preserve a conscience free from reproach both with respect to God, and with respect to men.

Finally, my brethren, whatever has the character of truth, of dignity, of justice, of chastity, whatever can procure you esteem and reputation, in a word, if there be any thing virtuous or praise-worthy, let that be the object of your enquiry.

entirely obsequious without grumbling. not to pilfer, but to show the strictest fidelity; that they may do honour to the doctrine of God our saviour in all things.

and this they were destin'd to. but you are the chosen race, you are kings and priests, the holy nation, the peculiar people, that you might display his glory, who called you out

It is thus his divine power has given us every thing conducive to life and piety, by making us acquainted with him, who has called us by his illustrious power;

General references

and glorify God in the times of distress. be subject therefore, for the Lord's sake to every human establishment: whether it be to the king,