1 Timothy 2:3

“For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour.] Not only to live peaceably and quietly under the government men are, since that is the ordination of God, and to live soberly, righteously, and godly, which his grace teaches; but to pray for all sorts of men, and for those who are set in the highest place of government, even though enemies and persecutors: this is good in itself, and in the sight of an omniscient God, who sees not as man seeth; and it is acceptable unto him through Jesus Christ, by whom every sacrifice of prayer or praise is so; for by God our Saviour is meant God the Father, who is the Saviour of all men, in a way of providence, and the Saviour of all the…”

“this--praying for all men. in the sight of God--not merely before men, as if it were their favor that we sought (Co2 8:21). our Saviour--a title appropriate to the matter in hand. He who is "our Saviour" is willing that all should be saved (Ti1 2:4; Rom 5:18); therefore we should meet the will of God in behalf of others, by praying for the salvation of all men. More would be converted if we would pray more. He has actually saved us who believe, being "our Saviour." He is willing that all should be saved, even those who do not as yet believe, if they will believe (compare Ti1 4:10; Tit 2:11).”

“For this is good and acceptable - That is, it is good and acceptable to God that we should pray for all people. The reason is, that he desires their salvation, and hence it is agreeable to him that we should pray for it. If there were no provision made for their salvation, or if he was unwilling that they should be saved, it could not be agreeable to him that we should offer prayer for them. return to 'Top of Page'”

“For this - That we pray for all men. Do you ask, "Why are not more converted?" We do not pray enough. Is acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour - Who has actually saved us that believe, and willeth all men to be saved. It is strange that any whom he has actually saved should doubt the universality of his grace! 1 Timothy 2:4”

“this: Ti1 5:4; Rom 12:1, Rom 12:2, Rom 14:18; Eph 5:9, Eph 5:10; Phi 1:11, Phi 4:18; Col 1:10; Th1 4:1; Heb 13:16; Pe1 2:5, Pe1 2:20 God: Ti1 1:1; Isa 45:21; Luk 1:47; Ti2 1:9 1 Timothy 2:4”