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Therefore, I exhort first of all that supplications…

“Therefore, I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.” quote by Paul the Apostle
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“Therefore, I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.”

Paul the Apostle

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Encourages praying for leaders so society can be peaceful and godly.

In simple terms: Pray for those in power to promote peace and reverence.

Key Takeaway

Pray for leaders to foster a calm, godly community.

Themes

faith leadership peace godliness reverence

Mood

hopeful reflective spiritual

Type

biblical ethical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • government meetings
  • church services
  • personal meditation
  • community gatherings

Key Concepts

prayer intercession social harmony

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who in authority do you find hardest to pray for?
  • How does collective prayer affect community cohesion?
A Different Perspective

May not address all leaders equally, leading to political bias.

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