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

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 3For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

1 Timothy 2:1 word by word

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

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

Cross-references for 1 Timothy 2:1

• 2 Corinthians 8:6So that we urged Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.
• Ephesians 3:13Therefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
• Hebrews 6:11And we desire each one of you to show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope to the end:
• 1 Corinthians 15:3For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
• 1 Timothy 5:5Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.
• Genesis 18:23And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked?
• 1 Kings 8:41Moreover concerning a stranger, that is not of thy people Israel, but cometh out of a far country for thy name’s sake;
• Psalms 67:1God be merciful to us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah.
• Psalms 72:19And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.
• Matthew 6:9After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
• James 5:16Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of the righteous man availeth much.
• Romans 1:8First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
• Romans 6:17But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered to you.
• Ephesians 5:20Giving thanks always for all things to God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
• Philippians 1:3I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,
• 2 Thessalonians 1:3We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is befitting, because your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of each one of you all toward each other aboundeth;

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