en_tn_lite_do_not_use/1ti/02/01.md

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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"