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1 Timothy 5:4
But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.

Romans 12:1,2
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God,which is your reasonable service…

Romans 14:18
For he that in these things serveth Christis acceptable to God, and approved of men.

God.

1 Timothy 1:1
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ,which is our hope;

Isaiah 45:21
Tell ye, and bringthem near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time?who hath told it from that time?have not I the LORD? andthere is no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour;there is none beside me.

Luke 1:47
And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.

and pleasing
The term "pleasing" suggests actions that bring delight to God. In the Old Testament, offerings and sacrifices were described as pleasing to God when they were offered with a sincere heart (Leviticus 1:9). Similarly, the New Testament emphasizes that God is pleased with acts of faith and obedience (Hebrews 11:6). The idea of pleasing God is central to Christian living, as believers are called to live lives worthy of the Lord (Colossians 1:10).

in the sight of God
This phrase underscores the omniscience of God, who sees and knows all things. It serves as a reminder that human actions are always before God, who judges the heart and intentions (1 Samuel 16:7). The concept of living coram Deo, or "before the face of God," is a foundational aspect of Christian ethics, encouraging believers to live transparently and righteously, knowing that nothing is hidden from God's sight (Hebrews 4:13).

our Savior
Referring to God as "our Savior" highlights the redemptive work of God throughout history, culminating in the person and work of Jesus Christ. In the Old Testament, God is often depicted as the Savior of Israel, delivering them from physical and spiritual bondage (Isaiah 43:3). In the New Testament, this title is applied to Jesus, who fulfills the role of Savior by offering salvation to all humanity through His death and resurrection (Titus 2:13). This phrase emphasizes the continuity of God's saving purpose from the Old Testament to the New Testament, revealing the unity of God's redemptive plan.

Paul has just urged “petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving … for everyone— for kings and all those in authority” (1 Timothy 2:1-2).

• “This” points back to that call to wide-ranging, selfless prayer.

• Just as Jesus prayed, “Father, forgive them” (Luke 23:34), we are to pray even for those who oppose us.

•Philippians 4:6 reminds, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

Praying this way is the concrete action Paul says counts in God’s evaluation.

Scripture consistently links goodness with actions that reflect God’s heart.

•Micah 6:8: “He has shown you, O man, what is good: to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.”

•James 1:17: “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights.”

•Titus 3:8 calls such works “excellent and profitable for the people.”

By praying for all, we enact the kind of moral beauty God calls “good.”

God is not indifferent to what we do; He delights in obedience.

•Romans 12:1 urges us to present ourselves “holy and pleasing to God.”

•Hebrews 13:16: “Do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”

•Colossians 1:10 speaks of “bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God” so we may “please Him in every way.”

Our intercession for others rises like a pleasing aroma before Him.

Nothing escapes His notice.

•Proverbs 15:3: “The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.”

•2 Chronicles 16:9: “For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him.”

Living “in the sight” of God reminds us that prayer is not private busywork; it is a watched and welcomed offering.

The standard rests in God’s own character.

•Psalm 86:10: “For You are great and perform wonders; You alone are God.”

•Deuteronomy 6:4 establishes His singular authority: “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is One.”

Because He is holy, what pleases Him must reflect His holiness.

The title underscores His redemptive purpose.

•Titus 2:13 speaks of “our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.”

•Acts 4:12 affirms, “There is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”

•2 Peter 3:9 shows His saving desire: “The Lord … is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.”

Praying for all aligns us with the Savior’s longing that every person receive the salvation He secured at the cross.

Paul’s brief phrase unpacks a rich reality: when believers fervently pray for all people—especially leaders—God calls that action good, finds pleasure in it, observes it, grounds it in His own holiness, and ties it to His saving mission in Christ. Our intercessions therefore matter eternally, reflecting God’s heart and advancing His redemptive plan.

In the sight of God our Saviour.--Here, as in1Timothy 1:1, this title of "Saviour" is given to the Father, and is in this place singularly applicable, as it immediately precedes the famous statement of the next verse, respecting the boundless mercy of the Eternal.