1 Timothy 2:2

1 Timothy 2:2 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
• New International Version (NIV)for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
• English Standard Version (ESV)for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.
• New King James Version (NKJV)for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.

Context of 1 Timothy 2:2

1First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. 3This is good, and it pleases God our Savior, 4who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

1 Timothy 2:2 word by word

ὑπὲρ βασιλέων καὶ πάντων τῶν ἐν ὑπεροχῇ ὄντων, ἵνα ἤρεμον καὶ ἡσύχιον βίον διάγωμεν ἐν πάσῃ εὐσεβείᾳ καὶ σεμνότητι.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Forὑπέρhuper · above/forG5228
• kingsβασιλεύςbasileus · kingG935
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• that areεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• authorityὑπεροχήhuperochē · authorityG5247
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• we may leadδιάγωdiagō · to liveG1236
• a quietἤρεμοςēremos · quietG2263
• peaceableἡσύχιοςhēsuchios · quietG2272
• lifeβίοςbios · lifeG979
• godlinessεὐσέβειαeusebeia · pietyG2150
• honestyσεμνότηςsemnotēs · dignityG4587

Cross-references for 1 Timothy 2:2

• Ezra 6:10so that they can offer sacrifices of pleasing aroma to the God of the heavens and pray for the life of the king and his sons.
• Nehemiah 1:11Please, Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of your servant and to that of your servants who delight to revere your name. Give your servant success today, and grant him compassion in the presence of this man. At the time, I was the king’s cupbearer.
• Psalms 20:1May the Lord answer you in a day of trouble; may the name of Jacob’s God protect you.
• Psalms 72:1God, give your justice to the king and your righteousness to the king’s son.
• Jeremiah 29:7Pursue the well-being of the city I have deported you to. Pray to the Lord on its behalf, for when it thrives, you will thrive.”
• Romans 13:1Let everyone submit to the governing authorities, since there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are instituted by God.
• 1 Peter 2:13Submit to every human authority because of the Lord, whether to the emperor as the supreme authority
• Genesis 49:14Issachar is a strong donkey lying down between the saddlebags.
• 2 Samuel 20:19I am one of the peaceful and faithful in Israel, but you’re trying to destroy a city that is like a mother in Israel. Why would you devour the Lord’s inheritance?”
• Proverbs 24:21My son, fear the Lord, as well as the king, and don’t associate with rebels,
• Ecclesiastes 3:12I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and enjoy the good life.
• Ecclesiastes 8:2Keep the king’s command because of your oath made before God.
• Romans 12:18If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
• 1 Thessalonians 4:11to seek to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,
• Hebrews 12:14Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness — without it no one will see the Lord.
• Luke 1:6Both were righteous in God’s sight, living without blame according to all the commands and requirements of the Lord.

Commentaries on 1 Timothy 2:2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2For kings - As it is a positive maxim of Christianity to pray for all secular governors, so it has ever been the practice of Christians. When St. Cyprian defended himself before the Roman proconsul, he said: Hunc (Deum) deprecamur-pro nobis et pro omnibus hominibus; et pro incolumitate ipsorum Imperatorum. "We pray to God, not only for ourselves, but for all mankind, and particularly for the emperors." Tertullian, in his Apology, is more particular…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2For kings - On the respect due to rulers, see the notes on Romans 13:1-7. The meaning here is, that while all people should be the subjects of prayer, those should be particularly remembered before the throne of grace who are in authority. The reason is, that so much depends on their character and plans; that the security of life, liberty, and property, depends so much on them. God has power to influence their hearts, and to incline them to what is just…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2all those in authority: These are people with the power to either persecute or protect the church (see also Romans 13:1–7; 1 Peter 2:13–17). lead tranquil and quiet lives: The goal is not that Christians hide. The goal is to show the beauty of the good news about Jesus through Christian living. It is also important to continue the church's mission without unnecessary problems (see 2 Timothy 3:12; 1 Peter 3:13–17). in all godliness: The word godliness and…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22. For kings--an effectual confutation of the adversaries who accused the Christians of disaffection to the ruling powers (Ac 17:7; Ro 13:1-7). all ... in authority--literally, "in eminence"; in stations of eminence. The "quiet" of Christians was often more dependent on subordinate rulers, than on the supreme king; hence, "all ... in authority" are to be prayed for. that we may lead--that we may be blessed with such good government as to lead ... ; or…Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Timothy 2:2

• Citizens
• Commandments
• Intercession
• King
• Minister, Christian
• Nation
• Peace
• Rulers

In the dictionaries

• Lead
• Verity
• Authority in Religion
• Gravity
• Honest; Honesty
• Intercession
• Life
• Quiet

Commentaries on 1 Timothy 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings