1 Timothy 2:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 2:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 2:3 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 2:3 — KJV
“For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;”
— 1 Timothy 2:3 (KJV)
1 Timothy 2:3 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 2:3
“And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 2:3: good, sight, god
“Observe and hear all these words which I command thee, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee for ever, when thou doest that which is good and right in the sight of the LORD thy God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 2:3: good, sight, god
“And Achish answered and said to David, I know that thou art good in my sight, as an angel of God: notwithstanding the princes of the Philistines have said, He shall not go up with us to the battle.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 2:3: good, sight, god
“Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people, and for the cities of our God: and let the LORD do that which is good in his sight.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 2:3: good, sight, god
“Now therefore in the sight of all Israel the congregation of the LORD, and in the audience of our God, keep and seek for all the commandments of the LORD your God: that ye may possess this good land, and leave it for an inheritance for your children after you for ever.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 2:3: good, sight, god
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