1 Timothy 2:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 2:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 2:1 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 2:1 — KJV
“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; exhort: or, desire”
— 1 Timothy 2:1 (KJV)
1 Timothy 2:1 in Context — About the Book of 1 Timothy
1 Timothy is a veteran's field manual for a young pastor in Ephesus — sound doctrine, qualified leaders, care for widows, contentment over the love of money, and fighting the good fight of faith. It urges prayers for kings and all in authority so believers can live peaceful, godly lives.
Cross-References for 1 Timothy 2:1
“At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to shew thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision. commandment: Heb. word greatly...: Heb. a man of desires”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 2:1: therefore, supplications, men
“And that first slaughter, which Jonathan and his armourbearer made, was about twenty men, within as it were an half acre of land, which a yoke of oxen might plow. an...: or, half a furrow of an acre of land”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 2:1: first, made, men
“Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because the LORD loved Israel for ever, therefore made he thee king, to do judgment and justice.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 2:1: therefore, made, men
“Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee to set thee on his throne, to be king for the LORD thy God: because thy God loved Israel, to establish them for ever, therefore made he thee king over them, to do judgment and justice.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 2:1: therefore, made, men
“Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of Jehu the son of Hanani, who is mentioned in the book of the kings of Israel. book of Jehu: Heb. words, etc is mentioned: Heb. was made to ascend”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 2:1: first, made, men
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