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.
7 I was appointed to be a messenger and an apostle to preach the good news. I am telling the truth. I'm not lying. God appointed me to be a teacher of the true faith to those who aren't Jews.
8 I want men everywhere to pray. I want them to lift up holy hands. I don't want them to be angry when they pray. I don't want them to argue.