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.
• 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.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.

Context of 1 Timothy 2:2

1First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. 3This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, 4who desires all people 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 6:10that they may offer pleasing sacrifices to the God of heaven and pray for the life of the king and his sons.
• Nehemiah 1:11O Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of your servant, and to the prayer of your servants who delight to fear your name, and give success to your servant today, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man." Now I was cupbearer to the king.
• Psalms 20:1May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble! May the name of the God of Jacob protect you!
• Psalms 72:1Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to the royal son!
• Jeremiah 29:7But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.
• Romans 13:1Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.
• 1 Peter 2:13Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme,
• Genesis 49:14"Issachar is a strong donkey, crouching between the sheepfolds.
• 2 Samuel 20:19I am one of those who are peaceable and faithful in Israel. You seek to destroy a city that is a mother in Israel. Why will you swallow up the heritage of the Lord?"
• Proverbs 24:21My son, fear the Lord and the king, and do not join with those who do otherwise,
• Ecclesiastes 3:12I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as long as they live;
• Ecclesiastes 8:2I say: Keep the king's command, because of God's oath to him.
• Romans 12:18If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.
• 1 Thessalonians 4:11and to aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you,
• Hebrews 12:14Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
• Luke 1:6And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes 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