I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men:
supplications: The term "supplications" means to beg something of or to entreat or pray humbly. The term implies earnest request, desire, and petitions of God on behalf of the needs of others and ourselves, asking that God’s mercy, goodness, and blessings be bestowed on us to keep us from evil and to grant salvation based upon our faithfulness (Revelation 2:10).