1 Timothy 2:1

1 Timothy 2:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
• New International Version (NIV)I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—
• English Standard Version (ESV)First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people,
• New King James Version (NKJV)Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men,

Context of 1 Timothy 2:1

First of all, then, I urge that requests, prayers, intercessions, and thanks be offered on behalf of all people, 2even for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. 3Such prayer for all is good and welcomed before God our Savior,

1 Timothy 2:1 word by word

Παρακαλῶ οὖν πρῶτον πάντων ποιεῖσθαι δεήσεις, προσευχάς, ἐντεύξεις, εὐχαριστίας ὑπὲρ πάντων ἀνθρώπων,Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• I exhortπαρακαλέωparakaleō · to plead/comfortG3870
• thereforeοὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
• thatποιέωpoieō · to do/make: doG4160
• firstπρῶτονprōton · firstG4412
• of allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• supplicationsδέησιςdeēsis · petitionG1162
• prayersπροσευχήproseuchē · prayerG4335
• intercessionsἔντευξιςenteuxis · intercessionG1783
• giving of thanksεὐχαριστίαeucharistia · thankfulnessG2169
• forὑπέρhuper · above/forG5228
• menἄνθρωποςanthrōpos · a humanG444

Cross-references for 1 Timothy 2:1

• 2 Corinthians 8:6Thus we urged Titus that, just as he had previously begun this work, so also he should complete this act of kindness for you.
• Ephesians 3:13For this reason I ask you not to lose heart because of what I am suffering for you, which is your glory.
• Hebrews 6:11But we passionately want each of you to demonstrate the same eagerness for the fulfillment of your hope until the end,
• 1 Corinthians 15:3For I passed on to you as of first importance what I also received – that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures,
• 1 Timothy 5:5But the widow who is truly in need, and completely on her own, has set her hope on God and continues in her pleas and prayers night and day.
• Genesis 18:23Abraham approached and said, “Will you sweep away the godly along with the wicked?
• 1 Kings 8:41“Foreigners, who do not belong to your people Israel, will come from a distant land because of your reputation.
• Psalms 67:1May God show us his favor and bless us! May he smile on us! (Selah)
• Psalms 72:19His glorious name deserves praise forevermore! May his majestic splendor fill the whole earth! We agree! We agree!
• Matthew 6:9So pray this way: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored,
• James 5:16So confess your sins to one another and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great effectiveness.
• Romans 1:8First of all, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed throughout the whole world.
• Romans 6:17But thanks be to God that though you were slaves to sin, you obeyed from the heart that pattern of teaching you were entrusted to,
• Ephesians 5:20always giving thanks to God the Father for each other in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
• Philippians 1:3I thank my God every time I remember you.
• 2 Thessalonians 1:3We ought to thank God always for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith flourishes more and more and the love of each one of you all for one another is ever greater.

Commentaries on 1 Timothy 2:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1I exhort - that, first of all - Prayer for the pardon of sin, and for obtaining necessary supplies of grace, and continual protection from God, with gratitude and thanksgiving for mercies already received, are duties which our sinful and dependent state renders absolutely necessary; and which should be chief in our view, and first of all performed. It is difficult to know the precise difference between the four words used here by the apostle. They are…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1I exhort, therefore - Margin, “desire.” The word exhort, however, better expresses the sense of the original. The exhortation here is not addressed particularly to Timothy, but relates to all who were called to lead in public prayer; 1 Timothy 2:8. This exhortation, it may be observed, is inconsistent with the supposition that a liturgy was then in use, or with the supposition that there ever would be a liturgy - since, in that case, the objects to be…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1Prayer to be made for all persons, since the grace of the gospel makes no difference of ranks or stations. (1-7) How men and women ought to behave, both in their religious and common life. (8-15) Verses 1-7 The disciples of Christ must be praying people; all, without distinction of nation, sect, rank, or party. Our duty as Christians, is summed up in two words; godliness, that is, the right worshipping of God; and honesty, that is, good conduct toward all…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1everyone: The prayers of the false teachers and their followers did not align with God's will to save all kinds of people (2:3–4).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-151Ti 2:1-15. Public Worship. Direction as to Intercessions for All Men, since Christ Is a Ransom for All. The Duties of Men and Women Respectively in Respect to Public Prayer. Woman's Subjection; Her Sphere of Duty. 1. therefore--taking up again the general subject of the Epistle in continuation (2Ti 2:1). "What I have therefore to say to thee by way of a charge (1Ti 1:3, 18), is," &c. that, first of all ... be made--Alford takes it, "I exhort first of all…Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Timothy 2:1

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

In the dictionaries

• Lead
• Prayer
• Verity
• Intercession

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