Christians have a responsibility to not only submit to the governing authorities (Romans 13:1–14) but also to pray for those who are kings, governors, and rulers—those who are appointed over us. Paul could not actually be clearer in 1 Timothy 2:1–15, that we are to pray for those who are our leaders. Now very rarely do you have a leader that says,
Brian BorgmanI want you to pray for me,but here, Darius does.1
10 afin qu'ils offrent des sacrifices de bonne odeur au Dieu des cieux et qu'ils prient pour la vie du roi et de ses fils.