1 Timothy 2:3

1Timothy 2:3

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

a. NLT: This is good and pleases God our Savior,

b. NIV: This is good, and pleases God our Savior,

    

c. YLT: for this is right and acceptable before God our Saviour,

d. Amplified Bible Classic: For such [praying] is good and right, and [it is] pleasing and acceptable to God our Savior,

e. Worrell Translation: This is good and acceptable  in the sight of God our Savior

f. Wuest Translation: This is good and acceptable in the sight of our Saviour God.

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

a. For [Strong: 1063 gar gar a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.]

b. this [Strong: 5124 touto too'-to neuter singular nominative or accusative case of 3778; that thing:--here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same, there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore).]

c. is good [Strong: 2570 kalos kal-os' of uncertain affinity; properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished from 18, which is properly intrinsic):--X better, fair, good(-ly), honest, meet, well, worthy.]

d. and [Strong: 2532 kai kahee apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.]

e. acceptable [Strong: 587  apodektos ap-od'-ek-tos from 588; accepted, i.e. agreeable:--acceptable.] [Zodhiates: Acceptable, pleasing, grateful.]

f. in the sight [Strong: 1799 enopion en-o'-pee-on neuter of a compound of 1722 and a derivative of 3700; in the face of (literally or figuratively):--before, in the presence (sight) of, to.]

g. of God [Strong: 2316 theos theh'-os of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).]

h. our [Strong: 2257 hemon hay-mone' genitive case plural of 1473; of (or from) us:--our (company), us, we.]

i. Saviour [Strong: 4990 soter so-tare' from 4982; a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ:--saviour.]

1). God the Father is our Saviour, and our Lord Jesus Christ is our Saviour.

a). Titus 3:4-6  But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,

3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

3:6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;

b). Titus 1:3, 4 But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour;

1:4 To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.

2). It is pleasing in the sight of God that we as Covenant people, to supplicate, pray, intercede and give thanks for all our leaders and government officials, in order for us to lead a quiet and peaceable life in Him. Good moral government is also pleasing to God and one of the ways to pursue it and ensure it is to pray for our leaders.

a). 2 Samuel 23:2, 3 The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.

23:3 The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.

b). Acts 17:26, 27 And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation.

17:27 That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from everyone of us:

c). If a nation has a ruler who is ruling in the fear of the Lord and the people are seeking the Lord and finding the will of God, it is reasonable to assume that the nation will be living a quiet and peaceable life in godliness and honesty.