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1 Timothy 2

1 Ti. 2:2 KJV (With Strong’s)

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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
huper (Greek #5228)
"over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, more than
KJV usage: (+ exceeding, abundantly) above, in (on) behalf of, beyond, by, + very chiefest, concerning, exceeding (above, -ly), for, + very highly, more (than), of, over, on the part of, for sake of, in stead, than, to(-ward), very. In the comparative, it retains many of the above applications.
Pronounce: hoop-er'
Origin: a primary preposition
kings
basileus (Greek #935)
a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
KJV usage: king.
Pronounce: bas-il-yooce'
Origin: probably from 939 (through the notion of a foundation of power)
l, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
for all
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
that are
on (Greek #5607)
and the neuter ὄν (on) present participle of 1510; being
KJV usage: be, come, have.
Pronounce: oan
Origin: οὖσα (oo'-sah)
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
γauthority
huperoche (Greek #5247)
prominence, i.e. (figuratively) superiority (in rank or character)
KJV usage: authority, excellency.
Pronounce: hoop-er-okh-ay'
Origin: from 5242
; that
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
we may lead
diago (Greek #1236)
to pass time or life
KJV usage: lead life, living.
Pronounce: dee-ag'-o
Origin: from 1223 and 71
a quiet
eremos (Greek #2263)
tranquil
KJV usage: quiet.
Pronounce: ay'-rem-os
Origin: perhaps by transposition from 2048 (through the idea of stillness)
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
peaceable
hesuchios (Greek #2272)
properly, keeping one's seat (sedentary), i.e. (by implication) still (undisturbed, undisturbing)
KJV usage: peaceable, quiet.
Pronounce: hay-soo'-khee-os
Origin: a prolonged form of a compound probably of a derivative of the base of 1476 and perhaps 2192
life
bios (Greek #979)
life, i.e. (literally) the present state of existence; by implication, the means of livelihood
KJV usage: good, life, living.
Pronounce: bee'-os
Origin: a primary word
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
all
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
godliness
eusebeia (Greek #2150)
piety; specially, the gospel scheme
KJV usage: godliness, holiness.
Pronounce: yoo-seb'-i-ah
Origin: from 2152
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
honesty
semnotes (Greek #4587)
venerableness, i.e. probity
KJV usage: gravity, honesty.
Pronounce: sem-not'-ace
Origin: from 4586
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kings.
for all.
authority.
or, eminent place.
that.
Gn. 49:14‑15• 14Issachâr, asno huesudo Echado entre dos tercios:
15Y vió que el descanso era bueno, Y que la tierra era deleitosa; Y bajó su hombro para llevar, Y sirvió en tributo.
(Gn. 49:14‑15)
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2 S. 20:19• 19Yo soy de las pacíficas y fieles de Israel: y tú procuras destruir una ciudad que es madre de Israel: ¿por qué destruyes la heredad de Jehová? (2 S. 20:19)
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Pr. 24:21• 21Teme á Jehová, hijo mío, y al rey; No te entrometas con los veleidosos: (Pr. 24:21)
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Ec. 3:12‑13• 12Yo he conocido que no hay mejor para ellos, que alegrarse, y hacer bien en su vida:
13Y también que es don de Dios que todo hombre coma y beba, y goce el bien de toda su labor.
(Ec. 3:12‑13)
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Ec. 8:2‑5• 2Yo te aviso que guardes el mandamiento del rey y la palabra del juramento de Dios.
3No te apresures á irte de delante de él, ni en cosa mala persistas; porque él hará todo lo que quisiere:
4Pues la palabra del rey es con potestad, ¿y quién le dirá, Qué haces?
5El que guarda el mandamiento no experimentará mal; y el tiempo y el juicio conoce el corazón del sabio.
(Ec. 8:2‑5)
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Ro. 12:18• 18Si se puede hacer, cuanto está en vosotros, tened paz con todos los hombres. (Ro. 12:18)
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1 Ts. 4:11• 11Y que procuréis tener quietud, y hacer vuestros negocios, y obréis de vuestras manos de la manera que os hemos mandado; (1 Ts. 4:11)
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He. 12:14• 14Seguid la paz con todos, y la santidad, sin la cual nadie verá al Señor: (He. 12:14)
all godliness.
Lc. 1:6• 6Y eran ambos justos delante de Dios, andando sin reprensión en todos los mandamientos y estatutos del Señor. (Lc. 1:6)
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Lc. 2:25• 25Y he aquí, había un hombre en Jerusalem, llamado Simeón, y este hombre, justo y pío, esperaba la consolación de Israel: y el Espíritu Santo era sobre él. (Lc. 2:25)
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Hch. 10:22• 22Y ellos dijeron: Cornelio, el centurión, varón justo y temeroso de Dios, y que tiene testimonio de toda la nación de los Judíos, ha recibido respuesta por un santo ángel, de hacerte venir á su casa, y oir de ti palabras. (Hch. 10:22)
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Hch. 24:16• 16Y por esto, procuro yo tener siempre conciencia sin remordimiento acerca de Dios y acerca de los hombres. (Hch. 24:16)
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Fil. 4:8• 8Por lo demás, hermanos, todo lo que es verdadero, todo lo honesto, todo lo justo, todo lo puro, todo lo amable, todo lo que es de buen nombre; si hay virtud alguna, si alguna alabanza, en esto pensad. (Fil. 4:8)
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Tit. 2:10‑14• 10No defraudando, antes mostrando toda buena lealtad, para que adornen en todo la doctrina de nuestro Salvador Dios.
11Porque la gracia de Dios que trae salvación á todos los hombres, se manifestó.
12Enseñándonos que, renunciando á la impiedad y á los deseos mundanos, vivamos en este siglo templada, y justa, y píamente,
13Esperando aquella esperanza bienaventurada, y la manifestación gloriosa del gran Dios y Salvador nuestro Jesucristo.
14Que se dió á sí mismo por nosotros para redimirnos de toda iniquidad, y limpiar para sí un pueblo propio, celoso de buenas obras.
(Tit. 2:10‑14)
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1 P. 2:9‑13• 9Mas vosotros sois linaje escogido, real sacerdocio, gente santa, pueblo adquirido, para que anunciéis las virtudes de aquel que os ha llamado de las tinieblas á su luz admirable.
10Vosotros, que en el tiempo pasado no erais pueblo, mas ahora sois pueblo de Dios; que en el tiempo pasado no habíais alcanzado misericordia.
11Amados, yo os ruego como á extranjeros y peregrinos, os abstengáis de los deseos carnales que batallan contra el alma,
12Teniendo vuestra conversación honesta entre los Gentiles; para que, en lo que ellos murmuran de vosotros como de malhechores, glorifiquen á Dios en el día de la visitación, estimándoos por las buenas obras.
13Sed pues sujetos á toda ordenación humana por respeto á Dios: ya sea al rey, como á superior,
(1 P. 2:9‑13)
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2 P. 1:3‑7• 3Como todas las cosas que pertenecen á la vida y á la piedad nos sean dadas de su divina potencia, por el conocimiento de aquel que nos ha llamado por su gloria y virtud:
4Por las cuales nos son dadas preciosas y grandísimas promesas, para que por ellas fueseis hechos participantes de la naturaleza divina, habiendo huído de la corrupción que está en el mundo por concupiscencia.
5Vosotros también, poniendo toda diligencia por esto mismo, mostrad en vuestra fe virtud, y en la virtud ciencia;
6Y en la ciencia templanza, y en la templanza paciencia, y en la paciencia temor de Dios;
7Y en el temor de Dios, amor fraternal, y en el amor fraternal caridad.
(2 P. 1:3‑7)
 It is not simply for "the king" or "our King" for whom we are to pray, but "for kings." This presumes that we realize our link with the Lord's people all the world over as forming part of the House of God. (The Order of God's House: 1 Timothy 2-3 by H. Smith)
 "piety" ... recognizes God in every circumstance of life. (The Order of God's House: 1 Timothy 2-3 by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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

W. Kelly Translation

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for kings and all that are in high rank, that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all piety and gravity.