Ezra 6:10
New American Standard Bible 1995
10 that they may offer [a]acceptable sacrifices to the God of heaven and (A)pray for the life of the king and his sons.
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- Ezra 6:10 Lit pleasing; or sweet-smelling sacrifices
Ezra 7:23
New American Standard Bible 1995
23 Whatever is [a]commanded by the God of heaven, let it be done with zeal for the house of the God of heaven, (A)so that there will not be wrath against the kingdom of the king and his sons.
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- Ezra 7:23 Lit from the decree of
Daniel 4:19
New American Standard Bible 1995
Daniel Interprets the Vision
19 “Then Daniel, whose name is Belteshazzar, was appalled for a while as his (A)thoughts alarmed him. The king responded and said, ‘Belteshazzar, do not (B)let the dream or its interpretation alarm you.’ Belteshazzar replied, ‘(C)My lord, if only the dream applied to those who hate you and its interpretation to (D)your adversaries!
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1 Timothy 2:1-2
New American Standard Bible 1995
A Call to Prayer
2 First of all, then, I urge that (A)entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, 2 (B)for kings and all who are in [a]authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and [b]dignity.
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- 1 Timothy 2:2 Or a high position
- 1 Timothy 2:2 Or seriousness
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