First of all

(πρωτον παντων). Take with παρακαλω. My first request (first in importance).Intercessions

(εντευξεις). Late word (Polybius, Plutarch, etc.), only here in N.T. and 1 Timothy 4:5, though the verb εντυγχανω in Romans 8:27; Romans 8:34; Romans 11:2; Romans 11:25. The other three words for prayer are common (Philippians 4:6).For all men

(υπερ παντων ανθρωπων). The scope of prayer is universal including all kinds of sinners (and saints).

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Old Testament