Parallel Verses
Anderson New Testament
for kings, and for all that are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and gravity.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
Holman Bible
for kings and all those who are in authority,
International Standard Version
for kings, and for everyone who has authority, so that we might lead a quiet and peaceful life with all godliness and dignity.
A Conservative Version
for kings and all those who are in prominence, so that we may live a quiet and peaceful life in all piety and propriety.
American Standard Version
for kings and all that are in high place; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity.
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An Understandable Version
[Offer them] for kings and for all people in prominent [governmental] positions, so that we can live a peaceful and quiet life in all reverence [toward God] and respectability [toward people].
Bible in Basic English
For kings and all those in authority; so that we may have a calm and quiet life in all fear of God and serious behaviour.
Common New Testament
for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity.
Daniel Mace New Testament
for kings, and for all that are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in the practice of all piety and virtue;
Darby Translation
for kings and all that are in dignity, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all piety and gravity;
Godbey New Testament
for kings and all who are in authority; in order that we may lead a peaceable and quiet life in all godliness and honesty.
Goodspeed New Testament
for emperors and all who are in authority, so that we may live tranquil, quiet lives, with perfect piety and probity.
John Wesley New Testament
For kings and all that are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
Julia Smith Translation
For kings, and all them being in eminence; that we may lead a gentle and quiet life, in all devotion and gravity.
King James 2000
For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
Lexham Expanded Bible
on behalf of kings and all those who are in authority, in order that we may live a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
Modern King James verseion
for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
for kings, and for all that are in authority that we may live a quiet and a peaceable life, in all godliness and honesty.
Montgomery New Testament
for kings and all who are in authority, in order that we may lead a tranquil and peaceful life in all godliness an gravity.
NET Bible
even for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
New Heart English Bible
for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.
Noyes New Testament
for kings, and all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all godliness and propriety.
Sawyer New Testament
for kings and all in authority, that we may lead quiet and peaceful lives in all piety and sanctity.
The Emphasized Bible
In behalf of kings, and all them who are, in eminent station; in order that, an undisturbed, and quiet life, we may lead, in all godliness and gravity:
Thomas Haweis New Testament
for kings, and all that are in a state of eminence, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and seriousness.
Twentieth Century New Testament
especially for kings and all who are in high positions, in order that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in a deeply religious and reverent spirit.
Webster
For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
Weymouth New Testament
including kings and all who are in high station, in order that we may live peaceful and tranquil lives with all godliness and gravity.
Williams New Testament
for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead peaceful, quiet lives in perfect piety and seriousness.
World English Bible
for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.
Worrell New Testament
for kings, and all who are in high position, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity.
Worsley New Testament
particularly for kings, and all that are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all piety and virtue.
Youngs Literal Translation
for kings, and all who are in authority, that a quiet and peaceable life we may lead in all piety and gravity,
Themes
Godliness » Exhortations concerning
Kings » Should be » Prayed for
natural Life » Should be spent in » Peace
Magistrates » To be prayed for
Peace » Results from » Praying for rulers
Intercessory prayer » Should be offered up for » All in authority
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 36 Translations in 1 Timothy 2:2
Prayers for 1 Timothy 2:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
Instructions To Pray For All People
1 I exhort, therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, 2 for kings, and for all that are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and gravity. 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
Cross References
Luke 1:6
They were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord, blameless.
Luke 2:25
And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon. And this man was just and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel. And the Holy Spirit was upon him:
Acts 10:22
They replied: Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that fears God, and of good report among the whole nation of the Jews, was instructed by a holy angel to call you to his house, and to hear words from you.
Acts 24:16
And I do exercise myself in this, always to have a conscience void of offense toward God and man.
Romans 12:18
If possible, as far as may be in your power, be at peace with all men.
Romans 13:1-7
Let every soul be subject to the higher authorities. For there is no authority but from God: the authorities that are, have been appointed by God.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue, or any praise, think of these things.
1 Thessalonians 4:11
and that you earnestly endeavor to live quietly, and that you attend to your own business, and work with your own hands, as we commanded you;
Titus 2:10-14
not stealing, but showing all good faithfulness, that they may adorn the teaching of God our Savior in all things.
Hebrews 12:14
Follow peace with all, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord;
1 Peter 2:9-13
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a purchased people, that you should show forth the virtues of him who has called you out of darkness into his wonderful light:
2 Peter 1:3-7
As his divine power has given us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the acknowledgment of him who has called us by his glorious power,