Parallel Verses

Anderson New Testament

I will, therefore, that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands without wrath and disputation.

New American Standard Bible

Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and dissension.

King James Version

I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

Holman Bible

Therefore, I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or argument.

International Standard Version

Therefore, I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without being angry or argumentative.

A Conservative Version

I desire therefore the men to pray in every place, lifting up devout hands, apart from anger and argument.

American Standard Version

I desire therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputing.

Amplified

Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger and disputing or quarreling or doubt [in their mind].

An Understandable Version

Therefore, I want the men to pray in every place [i.e., in all worship assemblies. See verses 1-2], lifting up holy hands without being angry or argumentative. [Note: This passage stresses both the physical and spiritual aspects of prayer].

Bible in Basic English

It is my desire, then, that in every place men may give themselves to prayer, lifting up holy hands, without wrath or argument.

Common New Testament

Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or quarreling.

Daniel Mace New Testament

I direct therefore that the men pray in publick and private, lifting up their hands to heaven with innocence, charity, and composure.

Darby Translation

I will therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up pious hands, without wrath or reasoning.

Godbey New Testament

Therefore I wish that men in every place would all pray, holding up holy hands, without wrath and doubting:

Goodspeed New Testament

I want the men everywhere to offer prayer, lifting to heaven hands that are holy, without any angry disputes.

John Wesley New Testament

I will therefore that men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting:

Julia Smith Translation

I will therefore men shall pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without anger and reasoning.

King James 2000

I desire therefore that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and dispute.

Modern King James verseion

Therefore, I desire that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

I will, therefore, that the men pray every where, lifting up pure hands without wrath, or doubting.

Moffatt New Testament

Now I want the men to offer prayer at any meeting of the church; and let the hands they lift to heaven be holy ??they must be free from anger and dissension.

Montgomery New Testament

My wish, then, is that in every place the men should offer prayer, lifting up holy hands, free from anger and disputation;

NET Bible

So I want the men to pray in every place, lifting up holy hands without anger or dispute.

New Heart English Bible

I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting.

Noyes New Testament

I desire, then, that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

Sawyer New Testament

I wish also that men should pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputations;

The Emphasized Bible

I am minded, therefore, that - the men in every place be offering prayer, uplifting hands of lovingkindness, apart from anger and disputings;

Thomas Haweis New Testament

I will then that men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands without wrath or doubting:

Twentieth Century New Testament

My desire, then, is that it should be the custom everywhere for the men to lead the prayers, with hands reverently uplifted, avoiding heated controversy.

Webster

I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

Weymouth New Testament

So then I would have the men everywhere pray, lifting to God holy hands which are unstained with anger or strife;

Williams New Testament

So I want the men everywhere to offer prayer, lifting to heaven holy hands which are kept unstained by anger and dissensions.

World English Bible

I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting.

Worrell New Testament

I desire, therefore, that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputing;

Worsley New Testament

I direct therefore that men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands without wrath and debate:

Youngs Literal Translation

I wish, therefore, that men pray in every place, lifting up kind hands, apart from anger and reasoning;

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
I will
βούλομαι 
Boulomai 
will, would, be minded, intend, be disposed, be willing, list, of his own will
Usage: 31

οὖν 
Oun 
therefore, then, so, and, now, wherefore, but, not tr,
Usage: 417

προσεύχομαι 
Proseuchomai 
Usage: 61

men
ἀνήρ 
Aner 
man, husband, sir, fellow, not tr
Usage: 198

προσεύχομαι 
Proseuchomai 
Usage: 61

πᾶς 
Pas 
Usage: 704

τόπος 
Topos 
Usage: 75

lifting up
ἐπαίρω 
Epairo 
lift up, exalt self, take up, hoisted up
Usage: 14

ὅσιος 
Hosios 
Usage: 7

χείρ 
Cheir 
hand, not tr
Usage: 149

χωρίς 
Choris 
Usage: 38

ὀργή 
Orge 
Usage: 35

and

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

Devotionals

Devotionals about 1 Timothy 2:8

Devotionals containing 1 Timothy 2:8

Images 1 Timothy 2:8

Context Readings

Instructions To Men And Women

7 to give which testimony I have been appointed a preacher and an apostle; (I speak the truth, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faithfulness and in truth. 8 I will, therefore, that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands without wrath and disputation. 9 In like manner, also, I will that the women adorn themselves with decorous dress, with modesty and sobriety, not with plaited hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly raiment,

Cross References

John 4:21

Jesus said to her: Woman, believe me, the hour is coming, when neither in this mountain, nor in Jerusalem, will you worship the Father.

1 Timothy 5:14

I will, therefore, that the younger widows marry, bear children, man age the house, and thus give no occasion to the adversaries to speak reproachfully.

Titus 3:8

This saying is true, and in respect to these things, I will that you affirm strongly, in order that those who have believed in God may be careful to practice good works: these are the things that are honorable and profitable for men.

James 4:8

draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded men.

Matthew 5:22-24

But I say to you, Whoever is angry with his brother without a cause, shall be liable to the sentence of the judges. And whoever shall say to his brother, Worthless fellow, shall be liable to the sentence of the Sanhedrin. But who ever shall say, Impious wretch, shall be in danger of hell-fire.

Matthew 5:44

But I say to you, Love your enemies: bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who insult you and persecute you:

Matthew 6:12

And forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors.

Matthew 6:14-15

For if you forgive men their offenses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

Matthew 21:21

Jesus answered and said to them: Verily I say to you, If you have faith, and doubt not, you shall do, not only what is done to the fig-tree, but even if you shall say to this mountain, Be taken up, and be thrown into the sea, it shall be done.

Mark 11:23-25

For, verily I say to you, that whoever will say to this mountain, Be removed, and be cast into the sea, and will not doubt in his heart, but believe that what he says will come to pass, he shall have whatever he says.

Luke 23:34

And Jesus said: Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. And dividing his clothing into parts, they cast lots.

Luke 23:42-43

And he said to Jesus: remember me, Lord, when thou comest in thy kingdom.

Luke 24:50

And he led them out as far as Bethany; and he lifted up his hands and blessed them.

John 4:23-24

But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth; for the Father seeks such to worship him.

Acts 7:60

And he kneeled down and cried with a loud voice: Lord, let not this sin stand against them. And when he had said this, he fell asleep. And Saul was well pleased with his death.

Acts 10:2

a devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, who did many acts of charity to the people, and prayed to God always.

Acts 10:4

And having looked steadily on him, he was afraid, and said: "What is it, Lord? He said to him: Your prayers and your charitable deeds have come up for a memorial before God.

Acts 10:31

and said: Cornelius, your prayer is heard, and your deeds of charity are remembered before God.

Acts 21:5

And when these days were completed, we went forth, and continued our journey, they all, with their wives and children, conducting us out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed.

1 Corinthians 7:7

for I could wish that all men were even as I am myself. But each one has his own gift from God, one in this way, another in that.

Hebrews 10:22

let us draw near with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, having; our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water;

James 1:6-8

But let him ask in faith, doubting not: for he that doubts, is like a wave of the sea, driven by the wind, and tossed.

1 Peter 3:7

Likewise, you husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, bestowing honor on the wife as the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, in order that your prayers may not be hindered.

1 John 3:20-22

for if our heart condemn us, we know that God is greater than our heart, and knows all things.

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