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1 Timothy 2:2

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2:2 even for kings 1  and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

1 Timothy 3:6

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3:6 He must not be a recent convert or he may become arrogant 2  and fall into the punishment that the devil will exact. 3 

1 Timothy 5:11

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5:11 But do not accept younger widows on the list, 4  because their passions may lead them away from Christ 5  and they will desire to marry,

1 tn For “even for kings” the Greek says simply “for kings.”

2 tn Grk “that he may not become arrogant.”

3 tn Grk “the judgment of the devil,” which could also mean “the judgment that the devil incurred.” But see 1 Tim 1:20 for examples of the danger Paul seems to have in mind.

4 tn Grk “refuse younger widows.”

5 tn With a single verb and object, this clause means “pursue sensuous desires in opposition to Christ.”



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