Instructions on Prayer
1 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, 2 for kings and all those who are in authority, 2:2 Ezr 6:10; Rm 13:1; 1Co 2:1 so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness 2:2 2Pt 1:3 and dignity. 2:2 1Tm 3:4; Ti 2:73 This is good, and it pleases God our Savior, 2:3 1Tm 1:14 who wants everyone 2:4 Ti 2:11 to be saved 2:4 Ezk 18:23,32; Jn 3:17; 1Tm 4:10; Ti 2:11; 2Pt 3:9 and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 2:4 Jn 14:6,17
5 For there is one God 2:5 Dt 6:4; Gl 3:20 and one mediator 2:5 Heb 8:6 between God and mankind, the man 2:5 Jn 1:14; Php 2:7; 3:3; 1Jn 4:2; 5:20 Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all, 2:6 Mt 20:28; Gl 1:4 a testimony at the proper time.