en_tn_condensed/1ti/02/01.md

Connecting Statement:

Paul encourages Timothy to pray for all people.

first of all

"most importantly" or "before anything else"

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

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

I urge

"I plead" or "I ask"