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

I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—

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

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

This is good, and pleases God our Savior,

This is good, and pleases God our Savior,

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

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

For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,

For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus,

who gave himself as a ransom for all men—the testimony given in its proper time.

who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time.

And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying—and a teacher of the true faith to the Gentiles.

And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying—and a true and faithful teacher of the Gentiles.

I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing.

Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.