1 Timothy 2:1 (WEB)
I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks be made for all men,
Catechism · 2
The Sacrament of the Eucharist
“…the Apostle's words: "I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men, for kings, and all who are in high positions."” — Catechism footnote: 1 Tim 2:1-2.
Participation in Social Life
“Pope St. Clement of Rome provides the Church's most ancient prayer for political authorities:” — Catechism footnote: Cf. as early as 1 Tim 2:1-2.
Fathers and councils · 9
Origen
- Origen, Against Celsus VIII.73Book VIII
“…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;” and the more any one excels in piety, the more effective help does he render to kings, even more than is given by soldiers, who go forth to fight and slay as…” — editor's note: 1 Tim. ii. 1, 2.
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John Cassian
- John Cassian, Conferences I–X IX.9Conference IX
“…divides in a fourfold manner, when he says as follows: “I exhort therefore first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings be made.”” — editor's note: 1 Tim. ii. 1.
Read the whole comment - John Cassian, Conferences I–X IX.13Conference IX
“In the third place stand intercessions, which we are wont to offer up for others also, while we are filled with fervour of spirit, making request either for those dear to us or for the peace of the whole world, and to use the Apostle’s own phrase, we pray “for all men, for kings and all that are in authority.”” — editor's note: 1 Tim. ii. 1, 2.
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Augustine of Hippo
“Does he not enjoin the Church to pray for even kings themselves?” — editor's note: 1 Tim. ii. 1, 2.
Read the whole comment“For he speaks in these terms: ‘I entreat, therefore, that first of all supplications, adorations, intercessions, and givings of thanks be made for kings, for all men, and all that are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life, with all godliness and charity.’” — editor's note: 1 Tim. ii. 1, 2
Read the whole comment“For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.”” — editor's note: 1 Tim. ii. 1, 2.
Read the whole comment“Then saying, “For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour,” that is, that prayers should be made for such as these, he immediately adds, as if to remove any ground of despair, “Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.”” — editor's note: 1 Tim. ii. 1–4
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John Chrysostom
“In like manner fasting brings to us some, and that not small comfort and release from sins committed, provided it be attended with kindness to others, and quenches the vehemence of the wrath of God. ( 1 Tim. ii. 1.)” — the author cites it
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Tertullian
“On the other hand, for our own petition, when we say, “Hallowed be Thy name,” we pray this; that it may be hallowed in us who are in Him, as well in all others for whom the grace of God is still waiting; that we may obey this precept, too, in “praying for all,” even for our personal enemies.” — editor's note: 1 Tim. ii. 1.
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Cross-references · 24
Cited together in Homilies on John Homily 6.
Cited together in On Prayer Chapter 3.
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Cited together in On the Catechising of the Uninstructed Chapter 21.
Cited together in Homilies on John Homily 6.
Cited together in On Prayer Chapter 3.
Cited together in Homilies on John Homily 6.
Cited together in On Prayer Chapter 3.
Cited together in Homilies on John Homily 6.
Cited together in Homilies on John Homily 6.
Cited together in On the Catechising of the Uninstructed Chapter 21.
Cited together in On the Catechising of the Uninstructed Chapter 21.
Cited together in On the Catechising of the Uninstructed Chapter 21.
Cited together in On the Catechising of the Uninstructed Chapter 21.
Cited together in On the Catechising of the Uninstructed Chapter 21.
Cited together in On the Catechising of the Uninstructed Chapter 21.
Cited together in On the Catechising of the Uninstructed Chapter 21.
Cited together in Homilies on John Homily 6.
Cited together in Homilies on John Homily 6.
Cited together in The Enchiridion Chapter 103.
Cited together in Homilies on John Homily 6 and 1 other place.
Cited together in Against Celsus VIII.73.
Cited together in Catechism §1349.