Parallel Verses

Julia Smith Translation

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

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].

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:

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:

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 For which I was placed a herald, and the sent, (I speak truth in Christ, I lie not;) a teacher of the nations in faith and truth. 8 I will therefore men shall pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without anger and reasoning. 9 And likewise the women in well-arranged simplicity, with modesty and discretion, arrange themselves; not in tresses, or gold, or pearls, or expensive clothing;

Cross References

Psalm 134:2

Lift up your hand to the holy place, and praise ye Jehovah.

John 4:21

Jesus says to her, Woman, believe me, that the hour comes, when neither in this mount, neither in Jerusalem, shall ye worship the Father.

Psalm 63:4

So I will bless thee in my life: in thy name will I lift up my hands.

Isaiah 1:15

And in the spreading forth of your hands I will hide mine eyes from you.; also when ye shall multiply prayer I hear not: your hands were full of blood.

1 Timothy 5:14

I wish therefore the younger to marry, to bear children, to rule the house, to give no occasion to him opposing for reproach.

Titus 3:8

Faithful the word, and I wish for thee to be assured of these things, that they having believed God might turn their thoughts to excel in good works. These things are good and profitable to men.

James 4:8

Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse the hands, ye sinful; and purify the hearts, ye double souled.

1 Kings 3:11

And God will say to him, Because thou didst ask this word, and didst not ask for thyself many days; and didst not ask for thyself riches, and didst not ask the soul of thine enemies: and didst ask for thyself to have understanding to hear judgment;

2 Chronicles 33:11-12

And Jehovah will bring upon them the chiefs of the army which were to the king of Assur, and they will take Manasseh with hooks, and they will bind him with fetters and cause him to go to Babel.

Job 16:17

Not for violence in my hands: and my prayer is clean.

Psalm 24:4

The blameless one of hands and the clean of heart; who lifted not up his soul to vanity, and swore not for deceit

Psalm 26:6

I will wash my hands in cleanness, and I will surround thine altar, O Jehovah:

Psalm 35:13

And I, in their being sick, my clothing sackcloth: I humbled my soul in fasting, and my prayer shall be turned back upon my bosom.

Psalm 66:18

If I saw vanity in my heart, Jehovah will not hear.

Psalm 130:1-2

Song of ascensions. From the depths I called thee, O Jehovah.

Proverbs 15:8

The sacrifice of the unjust an abomination of Jehovah: and the prayer of the upright his acceptance.

Proverbs 21:27

The sacrifice of the unjust is an abomination, for also he will bring it in mischief.

Isaiah 58:7-11

Is it not to break thy bread to the hungry, and thou shalt bring the wandering poor to thy house? when thou shalt see the naked and cover him; and thou shalt not hide from thy flesh.

Jeremiah 7:9-10

Stealing, killing, and committing adultery, and swearing for falsehood, and burning incense to Baal, and going after other gods which ye knew not;

Lamentations 3:55-56

I called thy name, O Jehovah, in the pit underneath.

Jonah 2:1-2

And Jonah will pray to Jehovah his God from the bowels of the fish,

Malachi 1:9-11

And now, beseech now, the face of God, and he will be gracious to us: this was from your hand: will he lift up from you the faces? says Jehovah of armies.

Matthew 5:22-24

But I say to you, That every one becoming angry with his brother, shall be subject to judgment: and whoever should say to his brother, Raca, should be, subject to the council: and whoever should say, O foolish, shall be subject to a hell of fire.

Matthew 5:44

But I say to you, Love your enemies, praise them cursing you, do well to them hating you, and pray for them threatening you, and driving you out.

Matthew 6:12

And let go to us our debts, as we let go to our debtors.

Matthew 6:14-15

For if ye let go to men their faults, your Father which in the heavens will also let go to you.

Matthew 21:21

And Jesus, having answered, said to them, Truly I say to you, if ye have faith, and be not removed, ye shall do not only that of the fig tree, but also to this mountain, if ye should say, Be thou lifted up, and cast into the sea, it shall be.

Mark 11:23-25

For truly I say to you, That whoever should say to this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and should not discuss in his heart, but believe that what he says, is; it shall be to him, whatever he should say.

Luke 23:34

And Jesus said, Father, let them go; for they know not what they do. And having divided his garments, they cast lots.

Luke 23:42-43

And he said to Jesus, Remember me, Lord, when thou shouldest come into thy kingdom.

Luke 24:50

And he led them without, even to Bethany, and having lifted up his hands, he praised them.

John 4:23-24

But the hour comes, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and truth; for also the Father seeks such worshipping him.

Acts 7:60

And having set the knees, he cried with a great voice, Lord, wouldest thou not set this sin to them. And having said this he was set to sleep.

Acts 10:2

Religious, and fearing God with all his house, and doing many alms to the people, and praying God always.

Acts 10:4

And having looked at him intently, and being afraid, he said, What is it, Lord? And he said to him, Thy prayers and thine alms went up for remembrance before God.

Acts 10:31

And he says, Cornelius, thy prayer was harkened to, and thine alms remembered before God.

Acts 21:5

And it was when we accomplished the days, having come out we went; all sending us forward, with wives and children, even to without the city: and having placed the knees upon the seashore, we prayed.

1 Corinthians 7:7

For I will all men to be as also myself. But each has his own favor of God, the one truly thus, and the other thus.

Hebrews 10:22

Let us approach with a true heart in complete certainty of faith, having our hearts besprinkled from an evil consciousness, and having our bodies washed with pure water.

James 1:6-8

And let him ask in faith, being at variance in nothing. For he being at variance is like the surge of the sea being moved by the wind and put in motion.

1 Peter 3:7

Men, likewise, dwelling together according to knowledge, as showing honour to the weaker vessel, pertaining to woman, and as co-heirs of the grace of life; that your prayers be not cut off.

1 John 3:20-22

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

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