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I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men:
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Prayer's Top Priority
Commentators emphasize that when Paul says to pray "first of all," he means it is of primary importance, not just first in the order of a worship service. Prayer, especially for others, is presented as the most essential part of the church's public life and worship.
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1 Timothy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
1 Timothy Chapter 2
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This chapter is occupied mainly with directions about the mode of conducting public worsh…
First of all (πρωτον παντων). Take with παρακαλω. My first request (first in importance).
Intercessions (ε…
19th Century
Anglican
I exhort therefore.—Now Timothy was to begin to carry out his master Saint Paul’s great charge—the charge which instructed him to …
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Paul now begins giving instructions for public worship. He was concerned that divine worship should be carried on in Ephesus most effectively and h…
16th Century
Protestant
I exhort therefore. These exercises of godliness maintain and even strengthen us in the sincere worship and fear of God, and cherish the g…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I exhort therefore, that first of all The two principal parts of public worship, being the ministry of the word and …
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
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…
