1 Timothy 2:1-4

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Instructions on Worship

2 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers,^(A) intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— ²for kings and all those in authority,^(B) that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness^(C) and holiness. ³This is good, and pleases^(D) God our Savior,^(E) ⁴who wants^(F) all people^(G) to be saved^(H) and to come to a knowledge of the truth.^(I)

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Jeremiah 29:7

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⁷Also, seek^(A) the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray^(B) to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.”

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Psalm 122:6-9

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⁶Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:
    “May those who love^(A) you be secure.
⁷May there be peace^(B) within your walls
    and security within your citadels.^(C)”
⁸For the sake of my family and friends,
    I will say, “Peace be within you.”
⁹For the sake of the house of the Lord our God,
    I will seek your prosperity.^(D)

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Ezra 7:27-28

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²⁷Praise be to the Lord, the God of our ancestors, who has put it into the king’s heart^(A) to bring honor^(B) to the house of the Lord in Jerusalem in this way ²⁸and who has extended his good favor^(C) to me before the king and his advisers and all the king’s powerful officials. Because the hand of the Lord my God was on me,^(D) I took courage and gathered leaders from Israel to go up with me.

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Nehemiah 1:11

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¹¹Lord, let your ear be attentive^(A) to the prayer of this your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name. Give your servant success today by granting him favor^(B) in the presence of this man.”

I was cupbearer^(C) to the king.

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Nehemiah 1:11 in all English translations