2for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.


In Context

1 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone--

2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior,

4 who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.

1st Timothy 2:2 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:2For kings, and [for] all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

2:2For kings, and for all that are in high station: that we may lead a quiet and a peaceable life in all piety and chastity.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

2:2for kings and all that are in high place; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:2for kings and all that are in dignity, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all piety and gravity;

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

2:2for kings and all that are in high place; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:2For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:2for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

2:2for kings, and all who are in authority, that a quiet and peaceable life we may lead in all piety and gravity,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:2For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.