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In 1 Timothy 2, Paul writes, "Pray for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness."
I think we pray naturally for only a few, mostly family and friends. When something gets our attention, we expand the circle somewhat - to those in our churches or communities during challenging times, such as sickness, Covid-19, emergencies or war. And here Paul reminds us to pray for all people. We know that the New Testament is full of "one another's" - love one another, serve one another, care for one another, and certainly pray for one another. But this reminder is to go beyond one another, and also pray for the "other."
By Phil RoutlyIn 1 Timothy 2, Paul writes, "Pray for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness."
I think we pray naturally for only a few, mostly family and friends. When something gets our attention, we expand the circle somewhat - to those in our churches or communities during challenging times, such as sickness, Covid-19, emergencies or war. And here Paul reminds us to pray for all people. We know that the New Testament is full of "one another's" - love one another, serve one another, care for one another, and certainly pray for one another. But this reminder is to go beyond one another, and also pray for the "other."