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1 Timothy 2:1-5 KJV
I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; [2] For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. [3] For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; [4] Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. [5] For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; Daniel 2:20-21 KJV
Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his: [21] And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding: Timothy 2:1-15. Public worship. Direction as to intercessions for all men, since Christ is a ransom for all. The duties of men and women respectively in respect to public prayer. Woman‘s subjection; her sphere of duty.

therefore — taking up again the general subject of the Epistle in continuation (2 Timothy 2:1). “What I have therefore to say to thee by way of a charge (1 Timothy 1:3, 1 Timothy 1:18), is,” etc.

that, first of all be made — Alford takes it, “I exhort first of all to make.” “First of all,” doubtless, is to be connected with “I exhort”; what I begin with (for special reasons), is As the destruction of Jerusalem drew near, the Jews (including those at Ephesus) were seized with the dream of freedom from every yoke; and so virtually “‘blasphemed” (compare 1 Timothy 1:20) God‘s name by “speaking evil of dignities” (1 Timothy 6:1; 2 Peter 2:10; Judges 1:8). Hence Paul, in opposition, gives prominence to the injunction that prayer be made for all men, especially for magistrates and kings (Titus 3:1-3) [Olshausen]. Some professing Christians looked down on all not Christians, as doomed to perdition; but Paul says all men are to be prayed for, as Christ died for all (1 Timothy 2:4-6).

supplications — a term implying the suppliant‘s sense of need, and of his own insufficiency.

prayers — implying devotion.

intercessions — properly the coming near to God with childlike confidence, generally in behalf of another. The accumulation of terms implies prayer in its every form and aspect, according to all the relations implied in it.

2:2
For kings — an effectual confutation of the adversaries who accused the Christians of disaffection to the ruling powers (Acts 17:7; Romans 13:1-7).

all in authority — literally, “in eminence”; in stations of eminence. The “quiet” of Christians was often more dependent on subordinate rulers, than on the supreme king; hence, “all in authority” are to be prayed for.

that we may lead — that we may be blessed with such good government as to lead ; or rather, as Greek, “to pass” or “spend.” The prayers of Christians for the government bring down from heaven peace and order in a state.

quiet — not troubled from without.

peaceable — “tranquil”; not troubled from within [Olshausen]. “He is peaceable (Greek) who makes no disturbance; he is quiet (Greek) who is himself free from disturbance” [Tittmann].

in all godliness — “in all (possible requisite) piety” [Alford]. A distinct Greek word, 1 Timothy 2:10, expresses “godliness.”

honesty — Greek, “gravity” (Titus 2:2, Titus 2:7), “decorum,” or propriety of conduct. As “piety” is in relation to God, “gravity” is propriety of behavior among men. In the Old Testament the Jews were commanded to pray for their heathen rulers (Ezra 6:10; Jeremiah 29:7). The Jews, by Augustus‘ order, offered a lamb daily for the Roman emperor, till near the destruction of Jerusalem. The Jewish Zealots, instigated by Eleazar, caused this custom to cease [Josephus, Wars of the Jews, 2.17], whence the war originated, according to Josephus.

2:3
this — praying for all men.

in the sight of God — not merely before men, as if it were their favor that we sought (2 Corinthians 8:21).

our Saviour — a title appropriate to the matter in hand. He who is “our Savior” is willing that all should be saved (1 Timothy 2:4; Romans 5:18); therefore we should meet the will of God in behalf of others, by praying for the salvation of all men. More would be converted if we would pray more. He has actually saved us who believe, being “our Savior.” He is willing that all should be saved, even those who do not as yet believe, if they will believe (compare 1 Timothy 4:10; Titus 2:11).

2:4
“Imitate God.” Since He wishes that all should be saved, do you also wish it; and if you wish it, pray for it. For prayer is the instrument of effecting such things [Chrysostom]. Paul does not say, “He wishes to save all”; for then he would have saved all in matter of fact; but “will have all men to be saved,” implies the possibility of man‘s accepting it (through God‘s prevenient grace) or rejecting it (through man‘s own perversity). Our prayers ought to include all, as God‘s grace included all.

to come — They are not forced.

unto the knowledge — Greek, “the full knowledge” or “recognition” (See on 1 Corinthians 13:12; Philemon 1:9).

the truth — the saving truth as it is in, and by, Jesus (John 17:3, John 17:17).

2:5 While God will have all men to be saved by knowing God and the Mediator, there is a legitimate, holy order in the exercise of that will wherewith men ought to receive it. All mankind constitute, as it were, ONE MAN before God. GOD INCARNATE! JESUS CHRIST! STANDS FOR SALVATION TO MANKIND!.....SO DOES OUR PRESIDENT! STANDS REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA!!  THO....HE'S  NOT GOD!!  BUT JUST A MAN!...WE PRAY THAT THE ETERNAL....LORD,GOD AND SAVOIUR JESUS  CHRIST! WILL LEAD AND GUIDE,AND DIRECT HIS STEPS FOR THIS COUNTRY!.......AMEN!
BE BLESSED!   ✌😀