10 that they may offer pleasing sacrifices to the God of heaven and pray for the life of the ^bking and his sons.

Pray for All People

1 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 ^zfor kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and ^aquiet life, godly and dignified in every way.