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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_timothy/2.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_timothy/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />This is good, and pleases God our Savior,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_timothy/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />This is good and pleases God our Savior,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_timothy/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_timothy/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />This is good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_timothy/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />This <i>is</i> good and acceptable before God our Savior,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_timothy/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For this <i>is</i> good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_timothy/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For this <i>is</i> good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_timothy/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_timothy/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_timothy/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_timothy/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_timothy/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />This [kind of praying] is good and acceptable <i>and</i> pleasing in the sight of God our Savior,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_timothy/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />This is good, and it pleases God our Savior,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_timothy/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />This is good, and it pleases God our Savior,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_timothy/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_timothy/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />This kind of prayer is good, and it pleases God our Savior. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_timothy/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_timothy/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />This is good and pleases God our Savior.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_timothy/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />This is good and it pleases God our Savior, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_timothy/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_timothy/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For this is good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_timothy/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Such prayer for all is good and welcomed before God our Savior,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_timothy/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_timothy/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_timothy/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />This is right, and is pleasing in the sight of God our Saviour,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_timothy/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_timothy/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for this [is] right and acceptable before God our Savior,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_timothy/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />This <i>is</i> good and acceptable before God our Savior,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_timothy/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for this is right and acceptable before God our Saviour,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_timothy/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For this good and acceptable before our Saviour God;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_timothy/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_timothy/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_timothy/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />This is good and pleasing to God our savior,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_timothy/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />This is right and is acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_timothy/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_timothy/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />For this is pleasing and acceptable before God Our Lifegiver,<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_timothy/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_timothy/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />This is beautiful and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_timothy/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />For this is becoming, and acceptable before God our Saviour;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_timothy/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />for such offices are commendable, and agreeable to God our saviour,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_timothy/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />This is right, and is pleasing in the sight of God our Saviour,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_timothy/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />This <i>is</i> good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_timothy/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_timothy/2-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EkcLX59OJyU?start=217" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_timothy/2.htm">A Call to Prayer</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-NNS) -- This; he, she, it. ">This</a> <a href="/greek/2570.htm" title="2570: kalon (Adj-NNS) -- Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous.">is good</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/587.htm" title="587: apodekton (Adj-NNS) -- Worthy to be received (welcomed), acceptable, welcome, pleasant. From apodechomai; accepted, i.e. Agreeable.">pleasing</a> <a href="/greek/1799.htm" title="1799: enōpion (Prep) -- Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of.">in the sight of</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">our</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4990.htm" title="4990: Sōtēros (N-GMS) -- A savior, deliverer, preserver. From sozo; a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ.">Savior,</a> </span> <span class="reftext">4</span>who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/3-4.htm">Titus 3:4-7</a></span><br />But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, / He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. / This is the Spirit He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/3-9.htm">2 Peter 3:9</a></span><br />The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/18-23.htm">Ezekiel 18:23</a></span><br />Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Lord GOD. Wouldn’t I prefer that he turn from his ways and live?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/33-11.htm">Ezekiel 33:11</a></span><br />Say to them: ‘As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked should turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! For why should you die, O house of Israel?’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16-17</a></span><br />For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. / For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/2-4.htm">Romans 2:4</a></span><br />Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-18.htm">2 Corinthians 5:18-19</a></span><br />All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: / that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-9.htm">1 John 4:9-10</a></span><br />This is how God’s love was revealed among us: God sent His one and only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him. / And love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-22.htm">Isaiah 45:22</a></span><br />Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-6.htm">Isaiah 55:6-7</a></span><br />Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. / Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/19-10.htm">Luke 19:10</a></span><br />For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-14.htm">Matthew 18:14</a></span><br />In the same way, your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/17-30.htm">Acts 17:30</a></span><br />Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-32.htm">Romans 11:32</a></span><br />For God has consigned everyone to disobedience so that He may have mercy on everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-2.htm">1 John 2:2</a></span><br />He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior;</p><p class="hdg">this.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_timothy/5-4.htm">1 Timothy 5:4</a></b></br> But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Romans 12:1,2</a></b></br> I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, <i>which is</i> your reasonable service… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/14-18.htm">Romans 14:18</a></b></br> For he that in these things serveth Christ <i>is</i> acceptable to God, and approved of men.</p><p class="hdg">God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_timothy/1-1.htm">1 Timothy 1:1</a></b></br> Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, <i>which is</i> our hope;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/45-21.htm">Isaiah 45:21</a></b></br> Tell ye, and bring <i>them</i> near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? <i>who</i> hath told it from that time? <i>have</i> not I the LORD? and <i>there is</i> no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; <i>there is</i> none beside me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/1-47.htm">Luke 1:47</a></b></br> And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/philippians/4-18.htm">Acceptable</a> <a href="/colossians/3-22.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-19.htm">Good</a> <a href="/colossians/3-20.htm">Pleases</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-1.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-8.htm">Right</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-1.htm">Savior</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-1.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-3.htm">Sight</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_timothy/5-4.htm">Acceptable</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-4.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-10.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_john/3-22.htm">Pleases</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-4.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-6.htm">Right</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-10.htm">Savior</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-10.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-4.htm">Sight</a><div class="vheading2">1 Timothy 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_timothy/2-1.htm">Instruction to pray and give thanks.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_timothy/2-9.htm">How women should be attired.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_timothy/2-12.htm">They are not permitted to teach.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_timothy/2-15.htm">They shall be saved if they continue in faith.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_timothy/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_timothy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_timothy/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>This is good</b><br>The phrase "This is good" refers to the preceding instructions given by Paul, particularly regarding prayer and intercession for all people, including those in authority. In the biblical context, "good" often denotes actions that align with God's will and character. The emphasis on prayer reflects a broader biblical theme of intercession, as seen in the lives of figures like Moses and Daniel, who prayed for their people and leaders. This aligns with the biblical principle that believers are called to be a blessing to the nations (<a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>).<p><b>and pleasing</b><br>The term "pleasing" suggests actions that bring delight to God. In the Old Testament, offerings and sacrifices were described as pleasing to God when they were offered with a sincere heart (<a href="/leviticus/1-9.htm">Leviticus 1:9</a>). Similarly, the New Testament emphasizes that God is pleased with acts of faith and obedience (<a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a>). The idea of pleasing God is central to Christian living, as believers are called to live lives worthy of the Lord (<a href="/colossians/1-10.htm">Colossians 1:10</a>).<p><b>in the sight of God</b><br>This phrase underscores the omniscience of God, who sees and knows all things. It serves as a reminder that human actions are always before God, who judges the heart and intentions (<a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a>). The concept of living coram Deo, or "before the face of God," is a foundational aspect of Christian ethics, encouraging believers to live transparently and righteously, knowing that nothing is hidden from God's sight (<a href="/hebrews/4-13.htm">Hebrews 4:13</a>).<p><b>our Savior</b><br>Referring to God as "our Savior" highlights the redemptive work of God throughout history, culminating in the person and work of Jesus Christ. In the Old Testament, God is often depicted as the Savior of Israel, delivering them from physical and spiritual bondage (<a href="/isaiah/43-3.htm">Isaiah 43:3</a>). In the New Testament, this title is applied to Jesus, who fulfills the role of Savior by offering salvation to all humanity through His death and resurrection (<a href="/titus/2-13.htm">Titus 2:13</a>). This phrase emphasizes the continuity of God's saving purpose from the Old Testament to the New Testament, revealing the unity of God's redemptive plan.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>- The apostle who authored the letter to Timothy, providing guidance and instruction for church leadership and Christian living.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a></b><br>- A young pastor and protégé of Paul, serving in Ephesus, who received this letter to help him lead the church effectively.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god_our_savior.htm">God our Savior</a></b><br>- A title emphasizing God's role in salvation, highlighting His desire for all people to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_pleasure_in_righteousness.htm">God's Pleasure in Righteousness</a></b><br>God finds pleasure in actions and attitudes that align with His will, emphasizing the importance of living a life that reflects His character.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prayer_and_intercession.htm">The Role of Prayer and Intercession</a></b><br>The context of <a href="/1_timothy/2-3.htm">1 Timothy 2:3</a> involves instructions on prayer for all people, highlighting the importance of intercessory prayer in the life of a believer.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_nature_as_savior.htm">Understanding God's Nature as Savior</a></b><br>Recognizing God as "our Savior" should inspire gratitude and a commitment to share the message of salvation with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_a_life_pleasing_to_god.htm">Living a Life Pleasing to God</a></b><br>Believers are called to live in a way that is "good and pleasing" to God, which involves obedience, love, and a heart for evangelism.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_universal_scope_of_god's_salvation.htm">The Universal Scope of God's Salvation</a></b><br>God's desire for all to be saved should motivate believers to engage in missions and evangelism, reflecting His inclusive love.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_timothy_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Timothy 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_treat_neighbors_kindly.htm">How can I fully devote myself to God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_god_desire_universal_salvation.htm">Does God desire universal salvation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_many_perish_if_god_wills_not.htm">Why do many perish if God wills none to?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/fate_of_those_unaware_of_the_gospel.htm">What happens to those who never heard the Gospel?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_timothy/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">For this is good and acceptable.</span>--That prayer be offered for all sorts and conditions of men is good and acceptable before God.<p><span class= "bld">In the sight of God our Saviour.</span>--Here, as in <a href="/1_timothy/1-1.htm" title="Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Savior, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;">1Timothy 1:1</a>, this title of "Saviour" is given to the Father, and is in this place singularly applicable, as it immediately precedes the famous statement of the next verse, respecting the boundless mercy of the Eternal.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_timothy/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="accented">This</span> for <span class="accented">for this</span>, A.V. and T.R. <span class="cmt_word">Acceptable</span> (<span class="greek">ἀπόδεκτον</span>); only here and <a href="/1_timothy/5-4.htm">1 Timothy 5:4</a> in the New Testament, and in one doubtful passage in Aquila's version of <a href="/songs/1-13.htm">Song of Solomon 1:13</a>. Found in Plutarch. The verb <span class="greek">ἀποδέχομαι</span>, to receive gladly, is frequently used by St. Luke (Luke 8:10; <a href="/acts/2-41.htm">Acts 2:41</a>, where see note; etc.). <span class="cmt_word">God our Savior</span> (see <a href="/1_timothy/1-1.htm">1 Timothy 1:1</a> and <a href="/luke/1-47.htm">Luke 1:47</a>; <a href="/titus/1-3.htm">Titus 1:3</a>; <a href="/titus/2-10.htm">Titus 2:10, 13</a> (perhaps); 3:4; <a href="/2_peter/1-1.htm">2 Peter 1:1</a> (perhaps); <a href="/jude/1-25.htm">Jude 1:25</a>, by which it appears that the phrase is confined to the pastoral among St. Paul's Epistles). In the Old Testament the phrase occurs frequently (see <a href="/2_samuel/22-3.htm">2 Samuel 22:3</a>; <a href="/psalms/106-21.htm">Psalm 106:21</a>; <a href="/isaiah/43-3.htm">Isaiah 43:3</a>; <a href="/isaiah/45-21.htm">Isaiah 45:21</a>, etc.). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_timothy/2-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">This</span><br /><span class="grk">τοῦτο</span> <span class="translit">(touto)</span><br /><span class="parse">Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> </span><span class="str2">This; he, she, it. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">[is] good</span><br /><span class="grk">καλὸν</span> <span class="translit">(kalon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2570.htm">Strong's 2570: </a> </span><span class="str2">Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">pleasing</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀπόδεκτον</span> <span class="translit">(apodekton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_587.htm">Strong's 587: </a> </span><span class="str2">Worthy to be received (welcomed), acceptable, welcome, pleasant. From apodechomai; accepted, i.e. Agreeable.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the sight of</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐνώπιον</span> <span class="translit">(enōpion)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1799.htm">Strong's 1799: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">God</span><br /><span class="grk">Θεοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(Theou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> </span><span class="str2">A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">our</span><br /><span class="grk">ἡμῶν</span> <span class="translit">(hēmōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Savior,</span><br /><span class="grk">Σωτῆρος</span> <span class="translit">(Sōtēros)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4990.htm">Strong's 4990: </a> </span><span class="str2">A savior, deliverer, preserver. From sozo; a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_timothy/2-3.htm">1 Timothy 2:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_timothy/2-3.htm">1 Timothy 2:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_timothy/2-3.htm">1 Timothy 2:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_timothy/2-3.htm">1 Timothy 2:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_timothy/2-3.htm">1 Timothy 2:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_timothy/2-3.htm">1 Timothy 2:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_timothy/2-3.htm">1 Timothy 2:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_timothy/2-3.htm">1 Timothy 2:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_timothy/2-3.htm">1 Timothy 2:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_timothy/2-3.htm">1 Timothy 2:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_timothy/2-3.htm">NT Letters: 1 Timothy 2:3 For this is good and acceptable (1 Tim. 1Ti iTi 1tim i Tm) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_timothy/2-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Timothy 2:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Timothy 2:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_timothy/2-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Timothy 2:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Timothy 2:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>