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I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, int…
I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. (1 Timothy 2:1-2)
1 Timothy 2:1 (KJV)
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