“…notice how Paul puts it. Pray for all those in authority — because this is acceptable to ‘God our saviour’! There is only one saviour, and it isn’t Caesar, or any other human being, no matter how powerful they are. However surprising it may seem to us, praying for those in authority, even if they are pagan rulers, will become part of God’s plan to spread the gospel to all the world. When rulers are doing their job, even if they don’t acknowledge God themselves, they create the peace and social stability which will allow God’s people to worship without being harassed, and to build up families and communities that follow the way of holiness.”
Wright, N. T. Paul for Everyone The Pastoral Letters 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus. 15. Accordance electronic edition, version 2.3. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2011.
