^{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.

^{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.