1Ti 2:1-2 | MHM | STEP | Universal Prayer Recommended In this section, Paul teaches Timothy and all Christians to pray for everyone, including those in positions of authority. The goal is for believers to live peaceful, godly lives. These prayers should include asking for help, giving thanks, and praying on behalf of others. Paul also explains that God wants everyone to be saved and that Jesus is the only Mediator. He gives instructions about how and where to pray, and what attitudes we should have when we pray. v. 1 : Paul urges that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men (1 Timothy 2:1 ). We are to pray not just for ourselves, but for everyone. This includes asking God to help others, giving thanks for blessings, and praying for people’s needs. Christians are called to be people of prayer, showing love for all people, not just those who are like us or close to us (Ephesians 6:18 ).

‏ 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Universal Prayer Recommended

In this section, Paul teaches Timothy and all Christians to pray for everyone, including those in positions of authority. The goal is for believers to live peaceful, godly lives. These prayers should include asking for help, giving thanks, and praying on behalf of others. Paul also explains that God wants everyone to be saved and that Jesus is the only Mediator. He gives instructions about how and where to pray, and what attitudes we should have when we pray.

v. 1: Paul urges that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men (1 Timothy 2:1 ^a). We are to pray not just for ourselves, but for everyone. This includes asking God to help others, giving thanks for blessings, and praying for people’s needs. Christians are called to be people of prayer, showing love for all people, not just those who are like us or close to us (Ephesians 6:18 ^b).

v. 2: Paul says we should pray for kings, and for all that are in authority (1 Timothy 2:2 ^c). Even if rulers do not believe in God or are unkind to Christians, we should still pray for them. We should ask God to guide them so that everyone can live a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. Christians should not seek power for themselves, but desire to live quietly, doing what is right before God and people (Jeremiah 29:7; 1 Peter 3:10-11 ^d).