Prayers and intercession for kings and those who are in authority

Prayers and intercession for kings and those who are in authority

1 Tim 2:2

I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— ² for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

Ezr 6:10

⁹ Whatever is needed—young bulls, rams, male lambs for burnt offerings to the God of heaven, and wheat, salt, wine and olive oil, as requested by the priests in Jerusalem—must be given them daily without fail, ¹⁰ so that they may offer sacrifices pleasing to the God of heaven and pray for the well-being of the king and his sons.

Rom 13:1

Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.

We learn the following from the above verses

1)    Petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

2)    Offering sacrifices pleasing to God of heaven and pray for the well being of king and his sons

3)    Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.