1 First of all, I encourage you to make petitions, prayers, intercessions, and prayers of thanks for all people,
2 for rulers, and for everyone who has authority over us. Pray for these people so that we can have a quiet and peaceful life always lived in a godly and reverent way.
3 This is good and pleases God our Savior.
4 He wants all people to be saved and to learn the truth.
5 There is one God. There is also one mediator between God and humans—a human, Christ Jesus.
6 He sacrificed himself for all people to free them from their sins.This message is valid for every era.