# Connecting Statement:

Paul encourages Timothy to pray for all people.

# first of all

"most important" or "before anything else"

# I urge that requests, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made

This can be stated in active form. AT: "I urge all believers to make requests, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving to God" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# I urge

"I plead" or "I ask"