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## first of all ##
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"most important" or "before anything else." It is the practice of prayer (making <b>requests, prayers, intercessions and thanksgivings<b>) that is most important. Paul is not saying that he urges first, nor that it be first <b>all men</b> for whom believers pray.
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## I urge ##
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<b>I urge <b>- "I plead" or 'I ask"
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## dignity ##
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"in a way for which people will respect us." When paired with <b>godliness</b>, it means "in a way for which other people will honor God and respect us." |