1 I exhort therefore first of all to make supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings in behalf of all men;

2 in behalf of kings, and of all of those in high station being; so that a tranquil and quiet life we may lead in all piety and seriousness.

1 I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men,

2 They should be made for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.