1 Timothy 2:1-4

1First of all, then, I urge that petitions (specific requests), prayers, intercessions (prayers for others) and thanksgivings be offered on behalf of all people,

2for kings and all who are in [positions of] high authority, so that we may live a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

3This [kind of praying] is good and acceptable and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior,

4who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge and recognition of the [divine] truth.