1 Timothy 2:1-7

1First 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,

4since he wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.

5For there is one God and one intermediary between God and humanity, Christ Jesus, himself human,

6who gave himself as a ransom for all, revealing God’s purpose at his appointed time.

7For this I was appointed a preacher and apostle – I am telling the truth; I am not lying – and a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.