1 Timothy 2:1-8
Chapter 2
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First of all, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone,
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for rulers of states and all in authority, that we may enjoy a quiet and peaceful life in godliness and respect.
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This is good and pleases God.
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For he wants all to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth.
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As there is one God, there is one mediator between God and humankind, Christ Jesus, himself human,
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who gave his life for the redemption of all. This is the testimony, given in its proper time,
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and of this God has made me apostle and herald. I am not lying; I am telling the truth: He made me a teacher of the nations regarding faith and truth.
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I want men everywhere to lift pure hands in prayer to heaven, free of anger and dissension.