1 Therefore, I urge first of all that petitions, prayers, requests, and thanksgiving be made on behalf of all people,
2 on behalf of kings and all those who are in authority, in order that we may live a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
3 This is good and acceptable before God our Savior,
4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.