Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians Pray for all the saints. Pray also for kings,[73] Theophilus to Autolycus Book III Moreover, concerning subjection to authorities and powers, and prayer for them, the divine word gives us instructions, in order that "we may lead a quiet and peaceable life."[31] Tertullian The Apology Who, then, are greater enemies and persecutors of Christians, than the very parties with treason against whom we are charged? Nay, even in terms, and most clearly, the Scripture says, "Pray for kings, and rulers, and powers, that all may be peace with you."[45] Tertullian To His Wife Book I How detrimental to faith, how obstructive to holiness, second marriages are, the discipline of the Church and the prescription of the apostle declare, when he suffers not men twice married to preside (over a Church[81] Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book VIII We further pray to Thee for me, who am nothing, who offer to Thee, for the whole presbytery, for the deacons and all the clergy, that Thou wilt make them wise, and replenish them with the Holy Spirit. We further pray to Thee, O Lord, "for the king and all in authority,"[116] Let us pray "for kings and those in authority," that they may be peaceable toward us, "that so we may have and lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty."[119] The Divine Liturgy of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Mark Give him the victory, O God, that his heart may be set on peace and the praise of Thy holy name, that we too[7]