For this is good and acceptable - That is, it is good and acceptable to God that we should pray for all people. The reason is, that he desires their salvation, and hence it is agreeable to him that we should pray for it. If there were no provision made for their salvation, or if he was unwilling that they should be saved, it could not be agreeable to him that we should offer prayer for them. read more
Who will have all men to be saved - That is, it is in accordance with his nature, his feelings, his desires. The word “will” cannot be taken here in the absolute sense, denoting a decree like that by which he willed the creation of the world, for then it would certainly be done. But the word is often used to denote a desire, wish, or what is in accordance with the nature of anyone. Thus it may be said of God that he “wills” that his creatures may be happy - because it is in accordance with his... read more
1 Timothy 2:2-4 . For kings Especially; and for all that are in authority “That is, for the ministers and counsellors of kings, and for the inferior magistrates, by whatever name they may be called, seeing even the lowest country magistrates frequently do much good or much harm. In the early times the Jews prayed for the heathen princes, who held them in captivity, (Ezra 6:10; Bar 1:10-11 ,) being directed by God so to do, Jeremiah 29:7. But afterward becoming more bigoted, they would not... read more
2:1-4:16 CHURCH LEADERSHIP AND TEACHINGConduct in church meetings (2:1-15)Teachers of the kind Paul has described in Chapter 1 are usually narrow in their outlook and pray only for those of their own group. Christians should avoid such selfishness. They should pray for all without distinction, for God wants all to be saved (2:1-4). This salvation comes through the death of Jesus Christ. Paul rejoices that God has appointed him an apostle and teacher to make known this good news to the Gentiles... read more
in . App-104 . authority. Greek. huperoche . See 1 Corinthians 2:1 . that = in order that. Greek. hina. lead. Greek. diago , Only here and Titus 3:3 . quiet . Gt. eremos . Only here. peaceable. Greek. hesuchios . Only here and 1 Peter 3:4 . life . App-170 . godliness . Greek. eusebeia. See Acts 3:13 . honesty = gravity. Greek. semnotes . Only here, 1 Timothy 3:4 , and Titus 2:7 . Compare 1 Timothy 3:8 . read more
acceptable . Greek. apodektos . Only here and 1 Timothy 5:4 . God. App-98 . Saviour . See 1 Timothy 1:1 . read more
will = wills. App-102 . have . . . to be = that . . . should be. to . Omit. unto. App-104 . knowlocge. App-132 . read more
This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;God himself is the Saviour of all people; and "This passage emphasizes the universality of the sufficiency, applicability and offer of the gospel to all men."[10] "This" in this verse applies first of all to the prayers commanded to be offered, and also includes the contemplated results in the quiet and peaceable life granted to Christians as a consequence. read more
who would have all men to be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth.Who would have all men to be saved ... It is the will of God that all men should inherit eternal life; but it is also the will of God that people should do so through acceptance of Jesus Christ, and persons refusing to do that must forfeit the inheritance. Another factor that enters into the consideration is the will of man, God having granted to all people the freedom of their will; and, where man's will is unresponsive... read more
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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 2:2
For kings - On the respect due to rulers, see the notes on Romans 13:1-7. The meaning here is, that while all people should be the subjects of prayer, those should be particularly remembered before the throne of grace who are in authority. The reason is, that so much depends on their character and plans; that the security of life, liberty, and property, depends so much on them. God has power to influence their hearts, and to incline them to what is just and equal; and hence we should pray that... read more