Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Timothy 2:1
I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;I exhort therefore — Seeing God is so gracious. In this chapter he gives directions, 1. With regard to public prayers2. With regard to doctrine. Supplication is here the imploring help in time of need: prayer is any kind of offering up our desires to God. But true prayer is the vehemency of holy zeal, the ardour of divine love, arising from a calm, undisturbed soul, moved... read more
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 1 Timothy 2:1
exhort: or, desire, 2 Corinthians 8:6, Ephesians 3:13, Hebrews 6:11 first: 1 Corinthians 15:3 supplications: 1 Timothy 5:5, Genesis 18:23-Jonah :, 1 Kings 8:41-John :, Psalms 67:1-Numbers :, Psalms 72:19, Matthew 6:9, Matthew 6:10, James 5:16 and: Romans 1:8, Romans 6:17, Ephesians 5:20, Philippians 1:3, 2 Thessalonians 1:3 all men: 1 Timothy 2:4, Acts 17:30, 1 Thessalonians 3:12, 2 Timothy 2:24, Titus 2:11, Titus 3:2 Reciprocal: Genesis 18:22 - stood Joshua 1:17 - only the Lord 2 Samuel... read more