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

LET every soul be subject to the superior powers: for there is no power but from God; the existing powers are appointed by God.

Be subject therefore to every human constitution for the Lord's sake; whether to a king as the supreme magistrate;

That

If possible, as far as you can, be at peace with all men.

and that you make it your study to live peaceably, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, even as we have enjoined you;

Earnestly seek peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

All godliness

And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.

And, behold, there was a man at Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.

Then they said, Cornelius a centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report with all the nation of the Jews, has been divinely admonished by a holy angel to send for thee to his house, to hear words from thee.

For this cause indeed I exert my utmost care to keep my conscience ever unoffending towards God and towards man.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are serious, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are amiable, whatsoever things are laudable, if there be any virtue, or any thing praise-worthy, pay attention to these things.

not embezzling their property, but demonstrating all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.

But ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people acquired by purchase; that ye should publish abroad the excellencies of him, who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

as his divine power hath freely given us all things tending to life and godliness, through the acknowledgment of him who hath called us to glory and fortitude:

General references

Be subject therefore to every human constitution for the Lord's sake; whether to a king as the supreme magistrate;