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1 Timothy 2

1 Tim. 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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Rom. 13:1• 1Let every soul be subject to authorities above [it]. For there is no authority unless from God; and those that are have been ordained by God. (Rom. 13:1)
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or, eminent place.

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Authority,
Godliness,
Honest; Honesty,
King,
Life

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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kings.
Ezra 6:10•  (Ezra 6:10)
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Neh. 1:11•  (Neh. 1:11)
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Psa. 20:1‑4•  (Psa. 20:1‑4)
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Psa. 72:1•  (Psa. 72:1)
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Jer. 29:7•  (Jer. 29:7)
for all.
Rom. 13:1‑7• 1Let every soul be subject to authorities above [it]. For there is no authority unless from God; and those that are have been ordained by God.
 2So that he that setteth himself against the authority withstandeth the ordinance of God; and those that withstand shall receive judgment for themselves.
 3For the rulers are no terror for the good work but for the evil. And dost thou wish not to be afraid of the authority? Practice good and thou shalt have praise for it;
 4for it is God's servant to thee for good. But if thou Practice evil, be afraid; for not in vain doth it wear the sword; for God's servant it is, an avenger for wrath to him that doeth evil.
 5Wherefore [there is] a necessity to be subject not only on account of wrath but also on account of conscience.
 6For on this account ye pay tribute also; for they are God's officers, ever attending unto this very thing.
 7Render to all their dues, tribute to whom tribute, custom to whom custom, fear to whom fear, honour to whom honour. (Rom. 13:1‑7)
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1 Peter 2:13• 13Be subject to every human institution for the Lord's sake; whether to a king as supreme, (1 Peter 2:13)
authority.
or, eminent place.
that.
Gen. 49:14‑15•  (Gen. 49:14‑15)
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2 Sam. 20:19•  (2 Sam. 20:19)
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Prov. 24:21•  (Prov. 24:21)
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Eccl. 3:12‑13•  (Eccl. 3:12‑13)
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Eccl. 8:2‑5•  (Eccl. 8:2‑5)
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Rom. 12:18• 18if possible, on your part be at peace with all men; (Rom. 12:18)
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1 Thess. 4:11• 11and that ye make it your aim to be quiet and mind your own affairs and work with your own hands, even as we charged you, (1 Thess. 4:11)
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Heb. 12:14• 14Pursue peace with all, and holiness apart from which no one shall see the Lord, (Heb. 12:14)
all godliness.
Luke 1:6• 6And they were both just before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. (Luke 1:6)
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Luke 2:25• 25And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was just and pious, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and [the] Holy Spirit was upon him. (Luke 2:25)
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Acts 10:22• 22And they said, Cornelius, a centurion, a man righteous, and fearing God, and attested by the whole nation of the Jews, was divinely warned by a holy angel to send for thee unto his house and to hear words from thee. (Acts 10:22)
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Acts 24:16• 16Herein also do I exercise myself to have a conscience without offence toward God and men continually. (Acts 24:16)
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Phil. 4:8• 8For the rest, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever noble, whatsoever just, whatsoever pure, whatsoever lovely, whatsoever of good report, if there [is] any virtue, and if any praise, these things consider. (Phil. 4:8)
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Titus 2:10‑14• 10not purloining, but showing all good fidelity, that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.
 11For the grace of God appeared bringing salvation to all men,
 12instructing us that, having denied ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly and righteously and godlily in this present age,
 13looking for the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ;
 14who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all lawlessness, and purify to himself a people for his own possession, zealous of good works. (Titus 2:10‑14)
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1 Peter 2:9‑13• 9But ye [are] a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for a possession, that ye might set out the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness unto his marvellous light;
 10who once [were] no people but now God's people, the unpitied, but now pitied.
 11Beloved, I exhort [you] as strangers and sojourners to abstain from the fleshly lusts such as war against the soul,
 12having your behaviour comely among the Gentiles; that in what they speak against you as evil-doers, they, as observing, may from your comely works glorify God in [the] day of visitation.
 13Be subject to every human institution for the Lord's sake; whether to a king as supreme, (1 Peter 2:9‑13)
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2 Peter 1:3‑7• 3As his divine power hath granted to us all things that [are] for life and godliness through the knowledge of him that called us by his own glory and excellence,
 4through which he hath granted to us the greatest and precious promises, that through these ye may become partakers of a divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world in lust.
 5But for this very thing also, bringing in besides all diligence, in your faith supply virtue, and in virtue knowledge,
 6and in knowledge temperance, and in temperance endurance, and in endurance godliness,
 7and in godliness brotherly affection, and in brotherly affection love: (2 Peter 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.