1 Timothy 2:2 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

1 Timothy 2:2 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

1 Timothy 2:2 in 6 Bible Translations

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1 Timothy 2:2 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“for kings and all who are in high places, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.”

1 Timothy 2:2 — World English Bible

1 Timothy 2:2 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

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

1 Timothy 2:2 — American Standard Version

1 Timothy 2:2 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

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

1 Timothy 2:2 — Young's Literal Translation

1 Timothy 2:2 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

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

1 Timothy 2:2 — Darby Translation

1 Timothy 2:2 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“For Kings, and for all that are in authoritie, that we may leade a quiet and a peaceable life, in all godlinesse and honestie.”

1 Timothy 2:2 — Geneva Bible

1 Timothy 2:2 in Context — 1 Timothy 2

1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

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

3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

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What Does 1 Timothy 2:2 Mean?

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