Parallel Verses
Goodspeed New Testament
I want the men everywhere to offer prayer, lifting to heaven hands that are holy, without any angry disputes.
New American Standard Bible
Therefore
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].
Anderson New Testament
I will, therefore, that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands without wrath and disputation.
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:
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;
Themes
Anger » In prayer be free from
hands » Laying on of » Lifted up
Prayer » Postures in » Lifting up the hands
Prayer » Should be offered up » With holiness
Topics
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Devotionals
Devotionals about 1 Timothy 2:8
Devotionals containing 1 Timothy 2:8
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Timothy 2:8
Prayers for 1 Timothy 2:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
Instructions To Men And Women
7 and I was appointed a herald and apostle of it?? am telling the truth, I am not lying??o teach the heathen faith and truth. 8 I want the men everywhere to offer prayer, lifting to heaven hands that are holy, without any angry disputes. 9 Women for their part are to dress modestly and sensibly in proper clothes, not adorning themselves by braiding their hair or with gold or pearls or expensive clothing,
Cross References
John 4:21
Jesus said to her, "Believe me, the time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor at Jerusalem.
1 Timothy 5:14
So I would have young women marry and have children and keep house and avoid giving our opponents any excuse for abusing us.
Titus 3:8
This is a trustworthy teaching, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who believe in God may make it their business to do good. All this is right and beneficial to mankind.
James 4:8
Approach God, and he will approach you. Wash your hands, you sinners! Make your hearts pure, you doubters!
Matthew 5:22-24
But I tell you that anyone who gets angry with his brother will have to answer to the court, and anyone who speaks contemptuously to his brother will have to answer to the great council, and anyone who says to his brother 'You cursed fool!' will have to answer for it in the fiery pit!
Matthew 5:44
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for your persecutors,
Matthew 6:12
And forgive us our debts, as we have forgiven our debtors.
Matthew 6:14-15
For if you forgive others when they offend you, your heavenly Father will forgive you too.
Matthew 21:21
Jesus answered, "I tell you, if you have faith and have no doubt, you will not only do what I have done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, 'Get up and throw yourself into the sea,' it will be done.
Mark 11:23-25
I tell you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Get up and throw yourself into the sea!' and has no doubt in his mind, but has faith that what he says will happen, shall have it.
Luke 23:34
And they divided up his clothes among them by drawing lots for them,
Luke 23:42-43
And he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom!"
Luke 24:50
And he led them out as far as Bethany. Then he lifted up his hands and blessed them.
John 4:23-24
But a time is coming??t is already here!??hen the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and sincerity, for the Father wants such worshipers.
Acts 7:60
Then falling on his knees, he cried out, "Lord, do not lay this sin up against them!" With these words he fell asleep.
Acts 10:2
He was a devout man, who feared God, as did all the members of his household. He was liberal in charities to the people, and always prayed to God.
Acts 10:4
He stared at him in terror, and said, "What is it, sir?" "Your prayers and charities," the angel answered, "have gone up and been remembered before God.
Acts 10:31
and said, 'Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your charities have been recalled to mind by God.
Acts 21:5
But when our time was up, we left there and went on, and all of them with their wives and children escorted us out of the town. There we knelt down on the beach and prayed;
1 Corinthians 7:7
I should like to have everyone be just as I am myself; but each one has his own special gift from God, one of one kind, and one of another.
Hebrews 10:22
let us draw near to God in sincerity of heart and with perfect faith, with our hearts cleansed from the sense of sin, and our bodies washed with clean water.
James 1:6-8
But he must ask with faith, and without any doubt, for the man who doubts is like the billowing sea, driven and blown about by the wind.
1 Peter 3:7
You married men also must be considerate in living with your wives. You must show deference to women as the weaker sex, sharing the gift of life with you, so that there may be nothing to interfere with your prayers.
1 John 3:20-22
if they condemn us for anything, for God is greater than our consciences, and he knows all.