Discovery Box1 Timothy 2:1-2 
ContextPrayer for All People
2:1 First of all, then, I urge that requests, 1 prayers, intercessions, and thanks be offered on behalf of all people, 2 2:2 even for kings 3 and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
1 Timothy 2:4
Context2:4 since he wants 4 all people 5 to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
1 tn Or “petitions.”
2 tn Grk “all men”; but here ἀνθρώπων (anqrwpwn) is used generically, referring to both men and women.
3 tn For “even for kings” the Greek says simply “for kings.”
4 tn Grk “who wants…” (but showing why such prayer is pleasing to God).
5 tn Grk “all men”; but here ἀνθρώπους (anqrwpous) is used generically, referring to both men and women.
