1 Timothy 2: Pray for All People

1 Timothy 2 urges that prayers and thanks be made for all people, including kings and leaders, so believers may live quiet and godly lives. This pleases God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved. There is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all. Paul wants men everywhere to pray, lifting holy hands without anger. He also gives instructions about women in worship.

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¹ I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks be made for all men,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
² for kings and all who are in high places, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³ For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴ who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵ For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶ who gave himself as a ransom for all, the testimony at the proper time,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷ to which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle—I am telling the truth in Christ, not lying—a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁸ I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁹ In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety, not with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁰ but with good works, which is appropriate for women professing godliness.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹¹ Let a woman learn in quietness with full submission.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹² But I don’t permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹³ For Adam was formed first, then Eve.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁴ Adam wasn’t deceived, but the woman, being deceived, has fallen into disobedience;This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁵ but she will be saved through her childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness with sobriety.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

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1 Timothy 2 · Preschool

Pray for Everyone

Name Date

Color the people praying!

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Bible Verse

“I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting.”

1 Timothy 2:8 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

Take It Home

Read the verse aloud. Say: God wants us to pray for everyone. Pray for a leader you know.

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1 Timothy 2 · Grade 4

A Ransom for All

Name Date

Read and Think

Paul writes: I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks be made for all men. This includes kings and all who are in high places. Then believers may live a peaceful and quiet life in godliness.

Praying this way is good and pleasing to God our Savior. He desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth. Paul writes: For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. Jesus gave himself as a ransom for all. Paul was sent to tell this truth to the Gentiles.

Paul wants men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting. He wants women to dress modestly and be known for good works. He also gives instructions about women in worship, pointing back to Adam and Eve.

Show What You Know

For whom should prayers be made?
What does God desire?
Who is the one mediator?
What did Jesus give Himself as?
How should men pray?

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Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

savedkingsgoodquietprayers

Paul writes: I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, , intercessions, and givings of thanks be made for all men.
This includes and all who are in high places.
Then believers may live a peaceful and life in godliness.
Praying this way is and pleasing to God our Savior.
He desires all people to be and come to full knowledge of the truth.

Think About It

Paul says to pray for kings and leaders. Which leaders in your town or country could you pray for this week?
God desires all people to be saved. Who is someone you can pray for who does not yet know Jesus?

Memory Verse

“I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting.”

1 Timothy 2:8 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for hearing our prayers for everyone. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

Why pray for everyone?
Why is Jesus the only way?

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1 Timothy 2 · Grade 5

One Mediator

Name Date

Read and Think

Paul begins with the church's first duty: I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks be made for all men. He names kings and all who are in high places. The purpose is that believers may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.

Paul explains why this matters. Such prayer is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth. Then Paul states a central truth: For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. Jesus gave himself as a ransom for all. Paul says he was appointed a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

Paul then turns to worship. He wants men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting. He wants women to adorn themselves with modesty, not with costly clothing, but with good works, which is appropriate for women professing godliness. He also gives instructions about women in worship, pointing back to Adam and Eve.

Show What You Know

What four kinds of prayer does Paul list?
What kind of life does Paul want believers to lead?
What does God our Savior desire?
What did Paul say he was appointed to be?
With what should women adorn themselves?

Crossword

Across

lifting up holy ____ without anger and
knowledge of the ____.

Down

God and one ____ between God and
for ____ and all who

Think About It

Paul says there is one mediator between God and people, Jesus. Why is it good news that we can come to God through Jesus?
Paul says to pray without anger. Why is it hard to pray when you are angry, and what can help?

Memory Verse

“I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting.”

1 Timothy 2:8 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for hearing our prayers for everyone. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How can anger hurt prayer?
Who can you thank God for?
What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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