1 Timothy 2:1-3

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Instructions concerning Prayer

2 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, ² for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity.^{(A) 3} This is right and acceptable before God our Savior,^(B)