^{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.

^{1 Ref} I exhort, then, first of all, there be made supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, for all men:

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

^{3 Ref} for this `is' right and acceptable before God our Saviour,

^{4 Ref} who doth will all men to be saved, and to come to the full knowledge of the truth;

^{1 Ref} I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men:

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

^{3 Ref} For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior;

^{4 Ref} who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth.