Parallel Verses
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.
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:
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:
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
Images 1 Timothy 2:8
Prayers for 1 Timothy 2:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
Instructions To Men And Women
7 and it was for this that I was myself appointed a Herald and an Apostle (I am telling the simple truth and no lie)--a Teacher of the Gentiles in the Faith and Truth. 8 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. 9 I also desire that women should adorn themselves with appropriate dress, worn quietly and modestly, and not with wreaths or gold ornaments for the hair, or pearls, or costly clothing,
Cross References
John 4:21
"Believe me," replied Jesus, "a time is coming when it will be neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem that you will worship the Father.
1 Timothy 5:14
Therefore I advise young widows to marry, bear children, and attend to their homes, and so avoid giving the enemy an opportunity for scandal.
Titus 3:8
How true that saying is! And it is on these subjects that I desire you to lay especial stress, so that those who have learned to trust in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing good. Such subjects are excellent in themselves, and of real use to mankind.
James 4:8
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Make your hands clean, you sinners; and your hearts pure, you vacillating men!
Matthew 5:22-24
I, however, say to you that any one who cherishes anger against his brother shall be liable to answer for it to the Court; and whoever pours contempt upon his brother shall be liable to answer for it to the High Council, while whoever calls down curses upon him shall be liable to answer for it in the fiery Pit.
Matthew 5:44
I, however, say to you--Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,
Matthew 6:12
And forgive us our wrong-doings, as we have forgiven those who have wronged us;
Matthew 6:14-15
For, if you forgive others their offences, your heavenly Father will forgive you also;
Matthew 21:21
"I tell you," replied Jesus, "if you have faith, without ever a doubt, you will do what not only what has been done to the fig tree, but, even if you should say to this hill 'Be lifted up and hurled into the sea!' it would be done.
Mark 11:23-25
"I tell you that if any one should say to this hill 'Be lifted up and hurled into the sea!', without ever a doubt in his mind, but in the faith that what he says will be done, he would find that it would be.
Luke 23:34
[Then Jesus said: "Father, forgive them; they do not know what they are doing."] His clothes they divided among them by casting lots.
Luke 23:42-43
Jesus," he went on, "do not forget me when you have come to your Kingdom."
Luke 24:50
After this, Jesus led them out as far as Bethany, and there raised his hands and blessed them.
John 4:23-24
But a time is coming, indeed it is already here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father spiritually and truly; for such are the worshipers that the Father desires.
Acts 7:60
Falling on his knees, he called out loudly: "Lord! do not charge them with this sin;" and with these words he fell asleep.
Acts 10:2
A religious man and one who reverenced God, with all his household. He was liberal in his charities to the people, and prayed to God constantly.
Acts 10:4
Cornelius fixed his eyes on him and, in great alarm, said: "What is it, Lord?" "Your prayers and your charities," the angel answered, "have been an acceptable offering to God.
Acts 10:31
'Cornelius,' he said, 'your prayer has been heard, and your charities have been accepted, by God.
Acts 21:5
However, when we had come to the end of our visit, we went on our way, all the disciples with their wives and children escorting us out of the city. We knelt down on the beach, and prayed,
1 Corinthians 7:7
I should wish every one to be just what I am myself. But every one has his own gift from God-one in one way, and one in another.
Hebrews 10:22
let us draw near to God in all sincerity of heart and in perfect faith, with our hearts purified by the sprinkled blood from all consciousness of wrong, and with our bodies washed with pure water.
James 1:6-8
But let him ask with confidence, never doubting; for the man who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven hither and thither at the mercy of the wind--
1 Peter 3:7
Again, those of you who are married men should live considerately with their wives, showing due regard to their sex, as weaker than their own, and not forgetting that they share with you in the gift of Life. Then you will be able to pray without hindrance.
1 John 3:20-22
that if our conscience condemns us, yet God is greater than our conscience and knows everything.