for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.
CHAPTER 2 1 Timothy 2:1-4 1. I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 1. Adbortor igitur, ut ante omnia fiant deprecationes, obsecrationes, interpellationes, gratiarum actiones pro omnibus hominibus, 2. For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 2.
Commenting on 1 Timothy 2:1-15
Here is, I. A charge given to Christians to pray for all men in general, and particularly for all in authority. Timothy must take care that this be done. Paul does not send him any prescribed form of prayer, as we have reason to think he would if he had intended that ministers should be tied to that way of praying; but, in general, that...
Commenting on 1 Timothy 2:1-8
For kings, and for all that are in authority,.... For supreme governors, as the emperor of Rome, and kings of particular nations; and for all sub-governors, or inferior magistrates, as procurators or governors of provinces, and proconsuls, and the like; all that were in high places, and acted under the authority of those that were supreme; these are particularly mentioned, the then governors, whether supreme...