en_tn/1ti/02/01.md

first of all

"most important" or "before anything else." It is the practice of prayer (making requests, prayers, intercessions and thanksgivings) that is most important. Paul is not saying that he urges first, nor that it be first all men for whom believers pray.

I urge

"I plead" or 'I ask"

dignity

"in a way for which people will respect us." When paired with godliness, it means "in a way for which other people will honor God and respect us."