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Verse	Translation	Text
1Ti 2:1	Strong Concordance	I exhort [3870] therefore [3767], that, first [4412] of all [3956], supplications [1162], prayers [4335], intercessions [1783], and giving of thanks [2169], be made [4160] for [5228] all [3956] men [444];
	King James	I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

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A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]
PUBLIC WORSHIP. DIRECTION AS TO INTERCESSIONS FOR ALL MEN, SINCE CHRIST IS A RANSOM FOR ALL. THE DUTIES OF MEN AND WOMEN RESPECTIVELY IN RESPECT TO PUBLIC PRAYER. WOMAN'S SUBJECTION; HER SPHERE OF DUTY. (Ti1 2:1-15) therefore--taking up again the general subject of the Epistle in continuation (Ti2 2:1). "What I have therefore to say to thee by way of a charge (Ti1 1:3, Ti1 1:18), is," &c. that, first of all . . . be made--ALFORD takes it, "I exhort first of all to make." "First of all," doubtless, is to be connected with "I exhort"; what I begin with (for special reasons), is . . . As the destruction of Jerusalem drew near, the Jews (including those at Ephesus) were seized with the dream of freedom from every yoke; and so virtually "'blasphemed" (compare Ti1 1:20) God's name by "speaking evil of dignities" (Ti1 6:1; Pe2 2:10; Jde 1:8). Hence Paul, in opposition, gives prominence to the injunction that prayer be made for all men, especially for magistrates and kings (Tit 3:1-3) [OLSHAUSEN]. Some professing Christians looked down on all not Christians, as doomed to perdition; but Paul says all men are to be prayed for, as Christ died for all (Ti1 2:4-6). supplications--a term implying the suppliant's sense of need, and of his own insufficiency. prayers--implying devotion. intercessions--properly the coming near to God with childlike confidence, generally in behalf of another. The accumulation of terms implies prayer in its every form and aspect, according to all the relations implied in it.

A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]

PUBLIC WORSHIP. DIRECTION AS TO INTERCESSIONS FOR ALL MEN, SINCE CHRIST IS A RANSOM FOR ALL. THE DUTIES OF MEN AND WOMEN RESPECTIVELY IN RESPECT TO PUBLIC PRAYER. WOMAN'S SUBJECTION; HER SPHERE OF DUTY. (Ti1 2:1-15)

therefore--taking up again the general subject of the Epistle in continuation (Ti2 2:1). "What I have therefore to say to thee by way of a charge (Ti1 1:3, Ti1 1:18), is," &c.

that, first of all . . . be made--ALFORD takes it, "I exhort first of all to make." "First of all," doubtless, is to be connected with "I exhort"; what I begin with (for special reasons), is . . . As the destruction of Jerusalem drew near, the Jews (including those at Ephesus) were seized with the dream of freedom from every yoke; and so virtually "'blasphemed" (compare Ti1 1:20) God's name by "speaking evil of dignities" (Ti1 6:1; Pe2 2:10; Jde 1:8). Hence Paul, in opposition, gives prominence to the injunction that prayer be made for all men, especially for magistrates and kings (Tit 3:1-3) [OLSHAUSEN]. Some professing Christians looked down on all not Christians, as doomed to perdition; but Paul says all men are to be prayed for, as Christ died for all (Ti1 2:4-6).

supplications--a term implying the suppliant's sense of need, and of his own insufficiency.

prayers--implying devotion.

intercessions--properly the coming near to God with childlike confidence, generally in behalf of another. The accumulation of terms implies prayer in its every form and aspect, according to all the relations implied in it.

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]
I exhort, therefore - Margin, "desire." The word exhort, however, better expresses the sense of the original. The exhortation here is not addressed particularly to Timothy, but relates to all who were called to lead in public prayer; Ti1 2:8. This exhortation, it may be observed, is inconsistent with the supposition that a liturgy was then in use, or with the supposition that there ever would be a liturgy - since, in that case, the objects to be prayed for would be prescribed. How singular would it be now for an Episcopal bishop to "exhort" his presbyters to pray "for the President of the United States and for all who are in authority." When the prayer is prescribed, do they not do this as a matter of course? First of all - That is, as the first duty to be enjoined; the thing that is to be regarded with primary concern; compare Luk 12:1; Pe2 1:20. It does not mean that this was to be the first thing in public worship in the order of time, but that it was to be regarded as a duty of primary importance. The duty of praying for the salvation of the whole world was not to be regarded as a subordinate and secondary thing. Supplications - It is not entirely easy to mark the difference in the meaning of the words used here, and it is not essential. They all relate to prayer, and refer only to the different parts of prayer, or to distinct classes of thought and desire which come before the mind in pleading for others. On the difference between the words supplications and prayers, see notes on Heb 5:7. Intercessions - The noun used occurs only in this place and in Ti1 4:5, of this Epistle. The verb, however ἐντυγχάνω entungchanō, occurs in Act 25:4; Rom 8:27, Rom 8:34; Rom 11:2; Heb 7:25. See the meaning explained in the Rom 8:26 note; Heb 7:25 note. There is one great Intercessor between God and man, who pleads for our salvation on the ground of what he himself has done, but we are permitted to intercede for others, not on the ground of any merit which they or we possess, but on the ground of the merit of the great Advocate and Intercessor. It is an inestimable privilege to be permitted to plead for the salvation of our fellow-men. Giving of thanks - That is, in behalf of others. We ought to give thanks for the mercy of God to ourselves; it is right and proper also that we should give thanks for the goodness of God to others. We should render praise that there is a way of salvation provided; that no one is excluded from the offer of mercy; and that God is using so many means to call lost sinners to himself. For all men - Prayers should be made for all people - for all need the grace and mercy of God; thanks should be rendered for all, for all may be saved. Does not this direction imply that Christ died for all mankind? How could we give thanks in their behalf if there were no mercy for them, and no way had been provided by which they could be saved? It may be observed here, that the direction to pray and to give thanks for all people, showed the large and catholic nature of Christianity. It was opposed entirely to the narrow and bigoted feelings of the Jews, who regarded the whole Gentile world as excluded from covenant mercies, and as having no offer of life. Christianity threw down all these barriers, and all people are on a level; and since Christ has died for all, there is ample ground for thanksgiving and praise in behalf of the whole human race. See Supplementary note, Co2 5:14.

Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886]
I exhort (παρακαλῶ) See on consolation, Luk 6:24. First of all (πρῶτον πάντων) Connect with I exhort. The only instance of this phrase in N.T. Supplications be made (ποιεῖσθαι δεήσεις) The phrase occurs Luk 5:33; Phi 1:4. olxx. oClass. Δέησις is petitionary prayer. Προσευχὴ prayer is limited to prayer to God, while δέησις may be addressed to men. The two are associated, Ti1 5:5 : the inverse order, Eph 6:18; Phi 4:6. Intercessions (ἐυντεύξεις) Only here and Ti1 4:5. lxx, 2 Macc. 4:8. The verb ἐντυγχάνειν, commonly rendered to make intercession, Rom 8:27, Rom 8:34; Rom 11:2; and ὑπερεντυγχάνειν to intercede in behalf of, Rom 8:26. The verb signifies to fall in with a person; to draw near so as to converse familiarly. Hence, ἔντευξις is not properly intercession in the accepted sense of that term, but rather approach to God in free and familiar prayer. Ἑντυγχάνειν in the passages cited is not to make intercession, but to intervene, interfere. Thus in Rom 8:26, it is not that the Spirit pleads in our behalf, but that he throws himself into our case; takes part in it. So Heb 7:25 : not that Jesus is ever interceding for us, but that he is eternally meeting us at every point, and intervening in al our affairs for our benefit. In ἐντεύξεις here the idea of interposition is prominent: making prayers a factor in relations with secular rulers.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]
I exhort therefore - Seeing God is so gracious. In this chapter he gives directions, With regard to public prayers With regard to doctrine. Supplication is here the imploring help in time of need: prayer is any kind of offering up our desires to God. But true prayer is the vehemency of holy zeal, the ardour of divine love, arising from a calm, undisturbed soul, moved upon by the Spirit of God. Intercession is prayer for others. We may likewise give thanks for all men, in the full sense of the word, for that God "willeth all men to be saved," and Christ is the Mediator of all.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826
I exhort - that, first of all - Prayer for the pardon of sin, and for obtaining necessary supplies of grace, and continual protection from God, with gratitude and thanksgiving for mercies already received, are duties which our sinful and dependent state renders absolutely necessary; and which should be chief in our view, and first of all performed. It is difficult to know the precise difference between the four words used here by the apostle. They are sometimes distinguished thus: - Supplications - Δεησεις· Prayers for averting evils of every kind. Prayers - Προσευχας· Prayers for obtaining the good things, spiritual and temporal, which ourselves need. Intercessions - Εντευξεις· Prayers in behalf of others. Giving of thanks - Ευχαριστιας· Praises to God, as the parent of all good, for all the blessings which we and others have received. It is probable that the apostle gives directions here for public worship; and that the words may be thus paraphrased: "Now, I exhort first of all that, in the public assemblies, deprecations of evils, and supplications for such good things as are necessary, and intercessions for their conversion, and thanksgiving for mercies, be offered in behalf of all men - for heathens as well as for Christians, and for enemies as well as for friends." See Macknight.

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⁴ Who [3739] will have [2309] all [3956] men [444] to be saved [4982], and [2532] to come [2064] unto [1519] the knowledge [1922] of the truth [225].
⁵ For [1063] there is one [1520] God [2316], and [2532] one [1520] mediator [3316] between God [2316] and [2532] men [444], the man [444] Christ [5547] Jesus [2424];
⁶ Who [3588] gave [1325] himself [1438] a ransom [487] for [5228] all [3956], to be testified [3142] in due [2398] time [2540].

¹ Put [5279] them [846] in mind [5279] to be subject [5293] to principalities [746] and [2532] powers [1849], to obey magistrates [3980], to be [1511] ready [2092] to [4314] every [3956] good [18] work [2041],
² To speak evil of [987] no man [3367], to be [1511] no brawlers [269], but gentle [1933], shewing [1731] all [3956] meekness [4236] unto [4314] all [3956] men [444].
³ For [1063] we ourselves [2249] also [2532] were [2258] [453] sometimes [4218] foolish [453], disobedient [545], deceived [4105], serving [1398] divers [4164] lusts [1939] and [2532] pleasures [2237], living [1236] in [1722] malice [2549] and [2532] envy [5355], hateful [4767], and hating [3404] one another [240].

⁸ Likewise [3668] [3305] also [2532] these [3778] filthy dreamers [1797] defile [3392] the flesh [3303] [4561], [1161] despise [114] dominion [2963], and [1161] speak evil [987] of dignities [1391].

¹⁰ But [1161] chiefly [3122] them that walk [4198] after [3694] the flesh [4561] in [1722] the lust [1939] of uncleanness [3394], and [2532] despise [2706] government [2963]. Presumptuous [5113] are they, selfwilled [829], they are not [3756] afraid [5141] to speak evil [987] of dignities [1391].

¹ Let [1526] as many [3745] servants [1401] as [3745] are [1526] under [5259] the yoke [2218] count [2233] their own [2398] masters [1203] worthy [514] of all [3956] honour [5092], that [3363] the name [3686] of God [2316] and [2532] his doctrine [1319] be [987] not [3363] blasphemed [987].

²⁰ Of whom [3739] is [2076] Hymenaeus [5211] and [2532] Alexander [223]; whom [3739] I have delivered [3860] unto Satan [4567], that [2443] they may learn [3811] not [3361] to blaspheme [987].

¹⁸ This [5026] charge [3852] I commit [3908] unto thee [4671], son [5043] Timothy [5095], according to [2596] the prophecies [4394] which went before [4254] on [1909] thee [4571], that [2443] thou [4754] by [1722] them [846] mightest war [4754] a good [2570] warfare [4752];

³ As [2531] I besought [3870] thee [4571] to abide still [4357] at [1722] Ephesus [2181], when I went [4198] into [1519] Macedonia [3109], that [2443] thou mightest charge [3853] some [5100] that they teach [2085] no [3361] other doctrine [2085],

¹ Thou [4771] therefore [3767], my [3450] son [5043], be strong [1743] in [1722] the grace [5485] that is in [1722] Christ [5547] Jesus [2424].

¹ I exhort [3870] therefore [3767], that, first [4412] of all [3956], supplications [1162], prayers [4335], intercessions [1783], and giving of thanks [2169], be made [4160] for [5228] all [3956] men [444];
² For [5228] kings [935], and [2532] for all [3956] that are [5607] in [1722] authority [5247]; that [2443] we may lead [1236] a quiet [2263] and [2532] peaceable [2272] life [979] in [1722] all [3956] godliness [2150] and [2532] honesty [4587].
³ For [1063] this [5124] is good [2570] and [2532] acceptable [587] in the sight [1799] of God [2316] our [2257] Saviour [4990];
⁴ Who [3739] will have [2309] all [3956] men [444] to be saved [4982], and [2532] to come [2064] unto [1519] the knowledge [1922] of the truth [225].
⁵ For [1063] there is one [1520] God [2316], and [2532] one [1520] mediator [3316] between God [2316] and [2532] men [444], the man [444] Christ [5547] Jesus [2424];
⁶ Who [3588] gave [1325] himself [1438] a ransom [487] for [5228] all [3956], to be testified [3142] in due [2398] time [2540].
⁷ Whereunto [1519] [3739] I [1473] am ordained [5087] a preacher [2783], and [2532] an apostle [652], (I speak [3004] the truth [225] in [1722] Christ [5547], and lie [5574] not [3756];) a teacher [1320] of the Gentiles [1484] in [1722] faith [4102] and [2532] verity [225].
⁸ I will [1014] therefore [3767] that men [435] pray [4336] every [1722] [3956] where [5117], lifting up [1869] holy [3741] hands [5495], without [5565] wrath [3709] and [2532] doubting [1261].
⁹ In like manner [5615] also [2532], that women [1135] adorn [2885] themselves [1438] in [1722] modest [2887] apparel [2689], with [3326] shamefacedness [127] and [2532] sobriety [4997]; not [3361] with [1722] broided hair [4117], or [2228] gold [5557], or [2228] pearls [3135], or [2228] costly [4185] array [2441];
¹⁰ But [235] (which [3739] becometh [4241] women [1135] professing [1861] godliness [2317]) with [1223] good [18] works [2041].
¹¹ Let [3129] the woman [1135] learn [3129] in [1722] silence [2271] with [1722] all [3956] subjection [5292].
¹² But [1161] I suffer [2010] not [3756] a woman [1135] to teach [1321], nor [3761] to usurp authority [831] over the man [435], but [235] to be [1511] in [1722] silence [2271].
¹³ For [1063] Adam [76] was [4111] first [4413] formed [4111], then [1534] Eve [2096].
¹⁴ And [2532] Adam [76] was [538] not [3756] deceived [538], but [1161] the woman [1135] being deceived [538] was [1096] in [1722] the transgression [3847].
¹⁵ Notwithstanding [1161] she shall be saved [4982] in [1223] childbearing [5042], if [1437] they continue [3306] in [1722] faith [4102] and [2532] charity [26] and [2532] holiness [38] with [3326] sobriety [4997].

¹⁴ For [1063] the love [26] of Christ [5547] constraineth [4912] us [2248]; because we thus [5124] judge [2919], that [3754] if [1487] one [1520] died [599] for [5228] all [3956], then [686] were [599] all [3956] dead [599]:

²⁵ Wherefore [3606] he is able [1410] also [2532] to save them [4982] to [1519] the uttermost [3838] that come [4334] unto God [2316] by [1223] him [846], seeing he ever [3842] liveth [2198] to [1519] make intercession [1793] for [5228] them [846].

²⁶ [1161] Likewise [5615] the Spirit [4151] also [2532] helpeth [4878] our [2257] infirmities [769]: for [1063] we know [1492] not [3756] what [5101] we should pray for [4336] as [2526] we ought [1163]: but [235] the Spirit [4151] itself [846] maketh intercession [5241] for [5228] us [2257] with groanings [4726] which cannot be uttered [215].

² God [2316] hath [683] not [3756] cast away [683] his [846] people [2992] which [3739] he foreknew [4267]. [2228] Wot ye [1492] not [3756] what [5101] the scripture [1124] saith [3004] of [1722] Elias [2243]? how [5613] he maketh intercession [1793] to God [2316] against [2596] Israel [2474], saying [3004],

³⁴ Who [5101] is he that condemneth [2632]? It is Christ [5547] that died [599], yea [1161] rather [3123] [2532], that is risen again [1453], who [3739] is [2076] even [2532] at [1722] the right hand [1188] of God [2316], who [3739] also [2532] maketh intercession [1793] for [5228] us [2257].

²⁷ And [1161] he that searcheth [2045] the hearts [2588] knoweth [1492] what [5101] is the mind [5427] of the Spirit [4151], because [3754] he maketh intercession [1793] for [5228] the saints [40] according [2596] to the will of God [2316].

⁴ But [3303] [3767] Festus [5347] answered [611], that Paul [3972] should be kept [5083] at [1722] Caesarea [2542], and [1161] that he himself [1438] would [3195] depart [1607] [1722] shortly [5034] thither.

⁵ For [1063] it is sanctified [37] by [1223] the word [3056] of God [2316] and [2532] prayer [1783].

⁷ Who [3739] in [1722] the days [2250] of his [846] flesh [4561], when he had offered up [4374] prayers [1162] and [5037] [2532] supplications [2428] with [3326] strong [2478] crying [2906] and [2532] tears [1144] unto [4314] him that was able [1410] to save [4982] him [846] from [1537] death [2288], and [2532] was heard [1522] in that [575] he feared [2124];

²⁰ Knowing [1097] this [5124] first [4412], that [3754] no [3756] [3956] prophecy [4394] of the scripture [1124] is [1096] of any private [2398] interpretation [1955].

¹ In [1722] the mean time [3739], when there were gathered together [1996] an innumerable multitude [3461] of people [3793], insomuch that [5620] they trode [2662] one upon another [240], he began [756] to say [3004] unto [4314] his [846] disciples [3101] first of all [4412], Beware [4337] ye [1438] of [575] the leaven [2219] of the Pharisees [5330], which [3748] is [2076] hypocrisy [5272].

⁸ I will [1014] therefore [3767] that men [435] pray [4336] every [1722] [3956] where [5117], lifting up [1869] holy [3741] hands [5495], without [5565] wrath [3709] and [2532] doubting [1261].

⁵ For [1063] it is sanctified [37] by [1223] the word [3056] of God [2316] and [2532] prayer [1783].

⁶ Be careful [3309] for nothing [3367]; but [235] in [1722] every thing [3956] by prayer [4335] and [2532] supplication [1162] with [3326] thanksgiving [2169] let [1107] your [5216] requests [155] be made known [1107] unto [4314] God [2316].

¹⁸ Praying [4336] always [1722] [2540] [3956] with [1223] all [3956] prayer [4335] and [2532] supplication [1162] in [1722] the Spirit [4151], and [2532] watching [69] thereunto [1519] [5124] [846] with [1722] all [3956] perseverance [4343] and [2532] supplication [1162] for [4012] all [3956] saints [40];

⁵ Now [1161] she that is a widow [5503] indeed [3689], and [2532] desolate [3443], trusteth [1679] in [1909] God [2316], and [2532] continueth [4357] in supplications [1162] and [2532] prayers [4335] night [3571] and [2532] day [2250].

⁴ Always [3842] in [1722] every [3956] prayer [1162] of mine [3450] for [5228] you [5216] all [3956] making [4160] request [1162] with [3326] joy [5479],

³³ And [1161] they said [2036] unto [4314] him [846], Why [1302] do [3522] the disciples [3101] of John [2491] fast [3522] often [4437], and [2532] make [4160] prayers [1162], and [2532] likewise [3668] the disciples [3588] of the Pharisees [5330]; but [1161] thine [4674] eat [2068] and [2532] drink [4095]?

²⁴ But [4133] woe [3759] unto you [5213] that are rich [4145]! for [3754] ye have received [568] your [5216] consolation [3874].