For kings (υπερ βασιλεων). And this included Nero who had already set fire to Rome and laid it on the Christians whom he was also …

For kings. On the respect due to rulers, see Barnes on Romans 13:1-7.

The meaning here is that while all people should be the subje…

For kings, and for all that are in authority.—Without any special reference to the Roman emperors, the expression simply directs that pray…

Prayers of these varied types are to be made “for everyone” (v.1), but especially “for kings and all those in authority.” The term “king” applies b…

For kings He expressly mentions kings and other magistrates because, more than all others, they might be hated by Christians. All the magi…

For kings, and for all that are in authority
For supreme governors, as the emperor of Rome, and kings of particular …

The disciples of Christ must be praying people; all, without distinction of nation, sect, rank, or party. Our duty as Christians is summed up in tw…

1. Previously, the Apostle taught Timothy how to form his people in the true faith. Here, he deals with matters pertaining to the faith’s wo…