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1 Timothy 2:1

WEB

1I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks be made for all men,

KJV

1I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

BSB

1First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone

FBV

1First of all, I want to encourage you to pray for everybody: make requests of God, ask on their behalf, and give thanks.

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Extra References

2 Thessalonians 1:3

3We are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers,[+] even as it is appropriate, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of each and every one of you toward one another abounds,


Matthew 6:9-10

9Pray like this: “‘Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. 10Let your Kingdom come. Let your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.


James 5:16

16Confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective.


Psalms 67:1-4

1May God be merciful to us, bless us, and cause his face to shine on us. Selah. 2That your way may be known on earth, and your salvation among all nations, 3let the peoples praise you, God. Let all the peoples praise you. 4Oh let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you will judge the peoples with equity, and govern the nations on earth. Selah.


1 Timothy 2:4

4who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth.


Ephesians 5:20

20giving thanks always concerning all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father;


Titus 3:2

2to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.


2 Timothy 2:24

24The Lords servant must not quarrel, but be gentle toward all, able to teach, patient,


Philippians 1:3

3I thank my God whenever I remember you,


1 Kings 8:41-43

41Moreover, concerning the foreigner, who is not of your people Israel, when he comes out of a far country for your name’s sake 42(for they shall hear of your great name and of your mighty hand and of your outstretched arm), when he comes and prays toward this house, 43hear in heaven, your dwelling place, and do according to all that the foreigner calls to you for; that all the peoples of the earth may know your name, to fear you, as do your people Israel, and that they may know that this house which I have built is called by your name.