Emphasis Preaching Journal

The writer is thinking of the well-being of the church, and how to maintain it in the face of persecution. Thus, prayers are to be made for all people in positions of authority, even if, perhaps especially if, they are bad leaders. In this way, the people may lead a "quiet and peaceable life." Prayer must be all-embracing, because God seeks to save all. It isn't right to withhold prayers for anyone. The President needs the prayers of both Democrats and Republicans; the Pope needs the prayers of both Protestants and Roman Catholics.