Tag Archives: 1 Timothy 2:2

ὑπὲρ βασιλέων καὶ πάντων τῶν ἐν ὑπεροχῇ ὄντων, ἵνα ἤρεμον καὶ ἡσύχιον βίον διάγωμεν ἐν πάσῃ εὐσεβείᾳ καὶ σεμνότητι

1 Timothy 2:2 is part of Paul’s call to intercessory prayer for all people, with particular emphasis on those in positions of political power. The goal is not political dominance, but the cultivation of a quiet, godly life. The Greek structure flows from intercession to result, highlighting the Christian vision for civic peace rooted in piety and dignity.

Grammatical Foundations

ὑπὲρ βασιλέων καὶ πάντων τῶν ἐν ὑπεροχῇ ὄντων—“on behalf of kings and all who are in high position”

ὑπὲρ—preposition governing the genitive; “on behalf of,” often used in prayer contexts.… Learn Koine Greek