Parallel Verses

Sawyer New Testament

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

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:

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.

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 of which I was made a herald and an apostle,?? speak the truth, I lie not,?? teacher of nations in faith and truth. 8  I wish also that men should pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputations; 9 and in like manner also, that women in becoming apparel with modesty and sobriety adorn themselves, not with plaited hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly clothing,



Cross References

John 4:21

Jesus said to her, Believe me, woman, the hour comes, when neither in this mountain, nor in Jerusalem, you shall worship the Father.

1 Timothy 5:14

I wish therefore the younger women to marry, bear children, keep house, give no occasion of reproach to the enemy;

Titus 3:8

The word is true, and I wish you to insist strongly concerning these things, that those who have believed in God may be careful to maintain good works. For these things are honorable and useful to men.

James 4:8

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

Matthew 5:22-24

But I tell you, that every one who is angry with his brother shall be subject to the judgment; and whoever says to his brother, Worthless fellow, shall be subject to the Sanhedrim; and whoever says, You fool, shall be subject to the hell of fire.

Matthew 5:44

But I tell you, Love your enemies, and pray for those that persecute you;

Matthew 6:12

and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors;

Matthew 6:14-15

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

Matthew 21:21

Jesus answered and said to them, I tell you truly, that if you have faith and doubt not, you shall not only do this of the fig tree, but if you should say to this mountain, Be taken up and be cast into the sea, it would be done;

Mark 11:23-25

I tell you truly, that whoever shall say to this mountain, be raised up and be cast into the sea, and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that what he says will be done, whatever he says shall be done for him.

Luke 23:34

And Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. And distributing his garments they cast lots [for them].

Luke 23:42-43

And he said, Jesus, remember me when you come in your kingdom.

Luke 24:50

And he led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands, blessed 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 the Father seeks such to worship him.

Acts 7:60

And kneeling down he cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And having said this he fell asleep.

Acts 10:2

a pious man, and one fearing God with all his house, and bestowing many charities on the people, and praying to God always,

Acts 10:4

And looking steadily at him and being afraid, he said, What is wanted, Lord? And he said to him, Your prayers and charities have come up as a memorial before God.

Acts 10:31

and said, Cornelius, your prayer is heard and your charities are remembered before God.

Acts 21:5

And when we had completed the days we went out and proceeded on our journey, they all attending us with their wives and children till without the city, and kneeling down on the shore we prayed,

1 Corinthians 7:7

For I wish that all men were even as I am; but each one has his gift from God, and one is of one kind and another of another.

Hebrews 10:22

let us approach with a true heart in a full assurance of faith, sprinkled in heart from an evil conscience, and washed in body with pure water,

James 1:6-8

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

1 Peter 3:7

In like manner let the husbands [do], living together in knowledge with the wife as with a vessel of less strength, deeming them precious, co-heirs of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.

1 John 3:20-22

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

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