1 Timothy 2:2

In 9 translations

BSB

for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.

KJV

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

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

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

YLT

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

DBY

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

DRC

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

GNV

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

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

ὑπὲρ βασιλέων καὶ πάντων τῶν ἐν ὑπεροχῇ ὄντων, ἵνα ἤρεμον καὶ ἡσύχιον βίον διάγωμεν ἐν πάσῃ εὐσεβείᾳ καὶ σεμνότητι.

RP2018

ὑπὲρ βασιλέων καὶ πάντων τῶν ἐν ὑπεροχῇ ὄντων, ἵνα ἤρεμον καὶ ἡσύχιον βίον διάγωμεν ἐν πάσῃ εὐσεβείᾳ καὶ σεμνότητι.

TR-Boyd

ὑπὲρ βασιλέων καὶ πάντων τῶν ἐν ὑπεροχῇ ὄντων, ἵνα ἤρεμον καὶ ἡσύχιον βίον διάγωμεν ἐν πάσῃ εὐσεβείᾳ καὶ σεμνότητι.

SCR1894

υπερ βασιλεων και παντων των εν υπεροχη οντων ινα ηρεμον και ησυχιον βιον διαγωμεν εν παση ευσεβεια και σεμνοτητι

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

• 1 Peter 2:9–13But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but…
• Jeremiah 29:7Seek the prosperity of the city to which I have sent you as exiles. Pray to the LORD on its behalf, for if it prospers, you too will prosper.”
• Romans 13:1–7Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. Consequently, whoever resists authority is…
• Ezra 6:10Then they will be able to offer sacrifices of a sweet aroma to the God of heaven and to pray for the lives of the king and his sons.
• Proverbs 24:21My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not associate with the rebellious.
• 1 Thessalonians 4:11and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you.
• Hebrews 12:14Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
• Nehemiah 1:11O Lord, may Your ear be attentive to my prayer and to the prayers of Your servants who delight to revere Your name. Give Your servant success this day, I pray, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.” (At that…
• Genesis 49:14–15Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the sheepfolds. He saw that his resting place was good and that his land was pleasant, so he bent his shoulder to the burden and submitted to labor as a servant.
• Romans 12:18If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.
• Psalms 72:1Endow the king with Your justice, O God, and the son of the king with Your righteousness.
• Acts 24:16In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man.
• Philippians 4:8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.
• Titus 2:10–14not stealing from them, but showing all good faith, so that in every respect they will adorn the teaching about God our Savior. For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone. It instructs us to…
• Luke 2:25Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
• 2 Samuel 20:19I am among the peaceable and faithful in Israel, but you are trying to destroy a city that is a mother in Israel. Why would you swallow up the LORD’s inheritance?”

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