Verse Comparison: 1 Timothy 2:2
American Standard Version
for kings and all that are in high place; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity.
Amplified® Bible
For kings and all who are in positions of authority {or} high responsibility, that [outwardly] we may pass a quiet {and} undisturbed life [and inwardly] a peaceable one in all godliness {and} reverence and seriousness in every way.
Contemporary English Version
Pray for kings and others in power, so that we may live quiet and peaceful lives as we worship and honor God.
Darby English Version
for kings and all that are in dignity, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all piety and gravity;
Good News Bible
for kings and all others who are in authority, that we may live a quiet and peaceful life with all reverence toward God and with proper conduct.
International Standard Version
for kings, and for everyone who has authority, so that we might lead a quiet and peaceful life with all godliness and dignity.
King James Version
For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
New American Standard Bible
for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
New International Version
for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
New King James Version
for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
for kings and all who exercise authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
Young's Literal Translation
for kings, and all who are in authority, that a quiet and peaceable life we may lead in all piety and gravity,