1 Timothy 1-3

Chapter 2 of 1 Timothy begins with Paul's challenge for Timothy to be a man of prayer(vv 1-2). So when there is a call to pray for those in authority I don't see Paul speaking of the leaders of the church (though he doesn't prohibit that prayer). But just what is the point of that prayer? The latter part of verse 2 would lean toward a prayer the calms persecution or blinds the civil authorities to overlook Christians. But that idea doesn't fit with verses 3 through 6. What is the means to creating a just and orderly society? Paul indicates that it is the salvation of all people. We need to keep that focus alive as we pray for our leaders. I have practiced praying that their actions and attitudes would benefit me. Paul says that our prayers should be of benefit to them; spiritually.
Stuart