First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. for there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all, the testimony given at the proper time...therefore, I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and dissension.