1 Timothy 2:2

For Kings, and for all that are in authoritie, that we may leade a quiet and peaceable life in all godlinesse and honestie.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

for kings and all that are in high place; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity.
- American Standard Version (1901)

For kings and all those in authority; so that we may have a calm and quiet life in all fear of God and serious behaviour.
- Basic English Bible

for kings and all those in authority-so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

for kings and all that are in dignity, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all piety and gravity;
- Darby Bible

For kings, and for all that are in high station: that we may lead a quiet and a peaceable life in all piety and chastity.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

for kings and all that are in high place; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity.
- English Revised Version

for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for 1 Timothy 2:2

2:2 For all that are in authority - Seeing even the lowest country magistrates frequently do much good or much harm. God supports the power of magistracy for the sake of his own people, when, in the present state of men, it could not otherwise be kept up in any nation whatever. Godliness - Inward religion; the true worship of God. Honesty - A comprehensive word taking in the whole duty we owe to our neighbour.