![]() ![]() ![]() He and others should pray for Kings, and all in Authority, that they might rule so in the fear of God, and with such Wisdom, justice and Clemency, as that the People might love and honour them and under their wise and justĪdministration, lead a quiet and peaceable Life, in all Godliness and Honesty, v. ![]() The first taken from themselves: that it would be for their own Good even for the Peace, Order & Welfare of Society. And he suggests a twofold Reason herefor. I exhort therefore that first of all Supplications, Prayers, Intercessions, and giving of Thanks, be made for all Men: for Kings, and all that are in Authority. But here the Apostle lets his Son Timothy know, that Prayers, and especially publick Prayers, (in which he and other Ministers of Christ were to lead, and be the Mouth of the People unto God) may not be confined unto their own selves but their devout Wishes, and thank|ful Acknowledgements, should extend even to all Mankind in general and to those of distinguished Character for Power and Authority, in a particular Manner. THE holy Apostle begins this Chapter with ear|nest Exhortations respecting the great Duty of Prayer, an essential Part of Religion, and which every Man who knows himself, and sees his Dependance upon God, will be in the daily Exercise of, for himself. ![]() Who will have all Men to be saved, and to come unto the Knowledge of the Truth. ![]()
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