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 powers that are over them: for there is no such power but from God: the powers that are over men, are appointed by God.

Be subject therefore to every human form of government, for the Lord's sake: whether it be to a king as supreme;

That

If it be possible, as much as ye can, live peaceably with all men.

and endeavour to be quiet, and mind your own affairs, and work with your own hands,

Follow peace with all men; and holiness, without which none shall see the Lord:

All godliness

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

And there was a man at Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and he was a just and a religious man, who expected the consolation of Israel; and the holy Spirit was upon him.

And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a righteous man, and one that feareth God, and of a good character among all the nation of the Jews, hath been warned from God by an holy angel, to send for thee to his house, and to hear what thou shalt say.

And on this account do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence both towards God and towards men.

Finally my brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are venerable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are friendly, whatever things are reputable, if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think of these things:

not answering frowardly, not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should declare the glories of Him, who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

as his divine power hath given us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who hath called us by that glory and virtue,

General references

Be subject therefore to every human form of government, for the Lord's sake: whether it be to a king as supreme;