1. First of all, I ask that you pray for all people. Ask God to bless them and give them what they need. And give thanks.
2. You should pray for rulers and for all who have authority. Pray for these leaders so that we can live quiet and peaceful lives—lives full of devotion to God and respect for him.
3. This is good and pleases God our Savior.
4. God wants everyone to be saved and to fully understand the truth.
5. There is only one God, and there is only one way that people can reach God. That way is through Christ Jesus, who as a man
6. gave himself to pay for everyone to be free. This is the message that was given to us at just the right time.