1 Timothy 2:1
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;”
προσευχή
Prayer, supplication, a place of prayer. Proseuche. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. Prayer is not a last resort. It is the first response of the trusting heart.
οὖν
therefore
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οὖν
Therefore, then, accordingly. Therefore since we have been justified through faith we have peace with God. The therefore of Scripture always builds on something God has already done.
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ἔντευξις
intercessions,
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ἔντευξις
Intercession, prayer on behalf of. Enteuxis. He always lives to make intercession for them. Jesus never stops praying for you. His intercession is the guarantee of your perseverance.
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πᾶς
of all
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πᾶς
All, every, whole, any. Pas. All things work together for good. All authority has been given to Me. All the promises of God are yes in Christ. God thinks in absolutes of blessing.
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παρακαλέω
I exhort
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παρακαλέω
To comfort, to exhort, to encourage. Parakaleo. The God of all comfort who comforts us in all our troubles. He does not just send comfort. He is the God who comforts personally.
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ὑπέρ
on behalf of
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ὑπέρ
Above, beyond, more than. Huper. He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think. God does not meet expectations. He exceeds them beyond measurement.
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πρῶτος
first
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πρῶτος
First, foremost, chief. Protos. The first shall be last and the last first. God constantly reverses human rankings. What the world considers great God may consider least.
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εὐχαριστία
and] thanksgivings
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εὐχαριστία
Thanksgiving, gratitude. Eucharistia. Let your requests be made known to God with thanksgiving. Thankfulness changes the atmosphere of prayer from demand to relationship.
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ποιέω
to be made
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ποιέω
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
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δέησις
entreaties,
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δέησις
a petition
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