(NIV) 1 Timothy 2:1-6

“I URGE, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone ““ 2for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 5For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 6who gave himself as a ransom for all men ““ the testimony given in its proper time.”

We are to pray for the leaders of our countries”¦

whatever country we live in”¦

for this pleases God our Savior.

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