1 First, I want all of you to pray for everyone. Ask God to bless them. Give thanks for them.
2 Pray for kings. Pray for all who are in authority. Pray that we will live peaceful and quiet lives. And pray that we will be godly and holy.
3 That is good. It pleases God our Savior.
4 He wants everyone to be saved. He wants them to come to know the truth.
5 There is only one God. And there is only one go-between for God and human beings. He is the man Christ Jesus.
6 He gave himself to pay for the sins of everyone. That was a witness given by God at just the right time.