Pentecost Season · Proper 20 · Year C
1 Timothy 2:1-7
Instructions on Worship
September 24, 2028
Overview & Insights
“For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.” (1 Timothy 2:5)
Proper Objects of Prayer Following the charge to Timothy in chapter 1, which points to the presence of false teachers as the occasion of the letter, Paul now moves on to give a series of specific instructions (2:1–7 on the proper objects of prayer; 2:8–15 on the proper demeanor for prayer; 3:1–13 on qualifications for church leadership). All of this leads directly to 3:14–15, where Paul repeats his purpose for writing in terms of the believers’ knowing how to conduct themselves in God’s household.
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Commentary on 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Working Preacher
Explains how the call to universal prayer reflects the Pastorals' concern for everyone's salvation.
1 Timothy 2:1-7 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Situates the instruction to pray for rulers within Paul's larger concern for the Ephesian church.
1 Timothy 2 Commentary: Instructions for Public Worship Enduring Word · David Guzik
Walks through Paul's instructions on prayer and worship verse by verse.
1 Timothy 2:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Gathers several classic commentaries on Paul's call to intercession for all people.
1 Timothy 2 (Barnes' Notes) StudyLight
Offers Albert Barnes' close reading of the passage's teaching on prayer and mediation.
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Questions preachers ask
What does Paul urge about prayer?
Paul urges prayers for all people, including kings, for God our Savior desires all to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth, through the one mediator who gave himself a ransom for all.
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