1 Timothy 2
American Standard-ASV1901 (ASV)
1 Ref I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men;
2 Ref for kings and all that are in high place; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity.
3 Ref This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
4 Ref who would have all men to be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth.
King James Version (KJV)
1 Ref I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2 Ref For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
3 Ref For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
4 Ref Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
1 Ref My desire is, first of all, that you will make requests and prayers and give praise for all men;
2 Ref For kings and all those in authority; so that we may have a calm and quiet life in all fear of God and serious behaviour.
3 Ref This is good and pleasing in the eyes of God our Saviour;
4 Ref Whose desire is that all men may have salvation and come to the knowledge of what is true.