God calls us to pray for all people, including leaders, so we may live peaceful, godly lives that reflect His desire for all to be saved.

• Prayer is a Priority – Paul urges that all kinds of prayers be made first and foremost, showing that prayer is essential to the life and mission of the church (v. 1).
• Pray for All, Especially Leaders – Believers are to pray for kings and those in authority so that society may be marked by peace and godliness, creating space for Gospel living (v. 2).
• God Desires All to Be Saved – Our prayers align with God's heart, who wants all people to come to the knowledge of the truth (vv. 3–4).
• Christ Is the Only Mediator – The foundation of our prayers and salvation is Jesus Christ, the one Mediator who gave Himself as a ransom for all (vv. 5–6).
• Holy Hands, Peaceful Hearts – Men are called to lead in public prayer with pure lives and peaceful attitudes, free from anger or divisiveness (v. 8).

P.R.A.Y.

• P – Prioritize Prayer: “First of all… prayers be made for all men…” (v. 1)
• R – Reflect God’s Heart for All: “…who desires all men to be saved…” (v. 4)
• A – Acknowledge Christ as Mediator: “One Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus…” (v. 5)
• Y – Yield in Godliness and Unity: “…lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.” (v. 8)