1 Timothy 2:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 2:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 2:2 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 2:2 — KJV
“For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. authority: or, eminent place”
— 1 Timothy 2:2 (KJV)
1 Timothy 2:2 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 2:2
“And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 2:2: quiet, peaceable, place
“Their Redeemer is strong; the LORD of hosts is his name: he shall throughly plead their cause, that he may give rest to the land, and disquiet the inhabitants of Babylon.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 2:2: may, lead, quiet
“And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. moving: or, creeping life: Heb. soul fowl...: Heb. let fowl fly open...: Heb. face of the firmament of heaven”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 2:2: may, life
“So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 2:2: life, place
“I am a stranger and a sojourner with you: give me a possession of a buryingplace with you, that I may bury my dead out of my sight.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 2:2: may, place
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