Paragraph 22.4

Prayer is to be made for Things lawful, and for all Sorts of Men living, or that shall live hereafter; but not^a for the Dead, nor for those of whom it may be known, that they have sinned^b the Sin unto Death.^c

1. a. 1 Timothy 2:1–2; 2 Samuel 7:29

   1 Timothy 2:1–2

   ^2:1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; ^2:2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

   ^2:1 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone- ^2:2 for kings and all those in authority-so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.

   2 Samuel 7:29

   ^7:29 Therefore now let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue for ever before thee: for thou, O Lord God, hast spoken it: and with thy blessing let the house of thy servant be blessed for ever.

   ^7:29 Now therefore, may it please You to bless the house of Your servant, that it may continue forever before You. For You, O Lord GOD, have spoken, and with Your blessing the house of Your servant will be blessed forever."

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2. b. 2 Samuel 12:21–23

   2 Samuel 12:21–23

   ^12:21 Then said his servants unto him, What thing is this that thou hast done? thou didst fast and weep for the child, while it was alive; but when the child was dead, thou didst rise and eat bread. ^12:22 And he said, While the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept: for I said, Who can tell whether God will be gracious to me, that the child may live? ^12:23 But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.

   ^12:21 "What is this you have done?" his servants asked. "While the child was alive, you fasted and wept, but when he died, you got up and ate." ^12:22 David answered, "While the child was alive, I fasted and wept, for I said, 'Who knows? The LORD may be gracious to me and let him live.' ^12:23 But now that he is dead, why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him, but he will not return to me."

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3. c. 1 John 5:16

   1 John 5:16

   ^5:16 If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it.

   ^5:16 If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he should ask God, who will give life to those who commit this kind of sin. There is a sin that leads to death; I am not saying he should ask regarding that sin.

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