1 Timothy 2:2 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

for kings, and all who are in authority, that a quiet and peaceable life we may lead in all piety and gravity,

English ASV

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

English Amplified

For kings and all who are in positions of authority or high responsibility, that [outwardly] we may pass a quiet and undisturbed life [and inwardly] a peaceable one in all godliness and reverence and seriousness in every way.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

For kings and all who are in positions of authority or high responsibility, that [outwardly] we may pass a quiet and undisturbed life [and inwardly] a peaceable one in all godliness and reverence and seriousness in every way.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

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

English EASY 2024

Pray in that way for kings and for all rulers and people who have authority. Pray for God to help them, so that we may live our lives without trouble or danger. Then we can live in a good way that respects God and other people.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

You should pray for rulers and for all who have authority. Pray for these leaders so that we can live quiet and peaceful lives— lives full of devotion to God and respect for him.

for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

for kings and all others who are in authority, that we may live a quiet and peaceful life with all reverence toward God and with proper conduct.

English God's Word - GW 1995

for rulers, and for everyone who has authority over us. Pray for these people so that we can have a quiet and peaceful life always lived in a godly and reverent way.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

English KJV 1611

For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

English LSB

for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

for kings and for all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

for kings and for all in authority, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all devotion and dignity.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

even for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

Pray for kings. Pray for all who are in authority. Pray that we will live peaceful and quiet lives. And pray that we will be godly and holy.

English NIV

for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

English NKJ 1982

for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.

English NLT

Pray this way for kings and all others who are in authority, so that we can live in peace and quietness, in godliness and dignity.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

And pray for every political leader and representative, so that we would be able to live tranquil, undisturbed lives, as we worship the awe-inspiring God with pure hearts.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life, godly and respectful in every way.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

Pray in this way for kings and all others who are in authority over us, or are in places of high responsibility, so that we can live in peace and quietness, spending our time in godly living and thinking much about the Lord.

English Tyndale 1537

for kings, and for all that are in preeminence,(authority) that we may live a quiet and a peaceable life, in all godliness and honesty.

1 Timothy 2:2 — Compare Translations