# 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"