Devine Scripture

1 Timothy 2:3

1 Timothy chapter 2 · verse 3 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

Context

v.2for kings and all that are in high place; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity.

v.3This passage

v.4who would have all men to be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Colossians 1:10

    to walk worthily of the Lord unto all pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

  • Hebrews 13:16

    But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

  • 1 Peter 2:5

    ye also, as living stones, are built up a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

  • 1 Timothy 5:4

    But if any widow hath children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety towards their own family, and to requite their parents: for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

  • Ephesians 5:9

    (for the fruit of the light is in all goodness and righteousness and truth),

  • Romans 12:1

    I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.