Parallel Verses
Weymouth New Testament
So then I would have the men everywhere pray, lifting to God holy hands which are unstained with anger or strife;
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:
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.
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
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Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Timothy 2:8
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Verse Info
Context Readings
Instructions To Men And Women
7 and of which I have been appointed a herald and an Apostle (I am speaking the truth: it is not a fiction) 8 So then I would have the men everywhere pray, lifting to God holy hands which are unstained with anger or strife; 9 and I would have the women dress becomingly, with modesty and self-control, not with plaited hair or gold or pearls or costly clothes,
Cross References
John 4:21
"Believe me," said Jesus, "the time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem.
1 Timothy 5:14
I would therefore have the younger women marry, bear children, rule in domestic matters, and furnish the Adversary with no excuse for slander.
Titus 3:8
This is a faithful saying, and on these various points I would have you insist strenuously, in order that those who have their faith fixed on God may be careful to set an example of good actions. For these are not only good in themselves, but are also useful to mankind.
James 4:8
Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and make your hearts pure, you who are half-hearted towards God.
Matthew 5:22-24
But I say to you that every one who becomes angry with his brother shall be answerable to the magistrate; that whoever says to his brother 'Raca,' shall be answerable to the Sanhedrin; and that whoever says, 'You fool!' shall be liable to the Gehenna of Fire.
Matthew 5:44
But I command you all, love your enemies, and pray for your persecutors;
Matthew 6:12
and forgive us our shortcomings, as we also have forgiven those who have failed in their duty towards us;
Matthew 6:14-15
"For if you forgive others their offences, your Heavenly Father will forgive you also;
Matthew 21:21
"I solemnly tell you," said Jesus, "that if you have an unwavering faith, you shall not only perform such a miracle as this of the fig-tree, but that even if you say to this mountain, 'Be thou lifted up and hurled into the sea,' it shall be done;
Mark 11:23-25
In solemn truth I tell you that if any one shall say to this mountain, 'Remove, and hurl thyself into the sea,' and has no doubt about it in his heart, but stedfastly believes that what he says will happen, it shall be granted him.
Luke 23:34
Jesus prayed, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they are doing." And they divided His garments among them, drawing lots for them;
Luke 23:42-43
And he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come in your Kingdom."
Luke 24:50
And He brought them out to within view of Bethany, and then lifted up His hands and blessed them.
John 4:23-24
But a time is coming--nay, has already come--when the true worshippers will worship the Father with true spiritual worship; for indeed the Father desires such worshippers.
Acts 7:60
Then, rising on his knees, he cried aloud, "Lord, do not reckon this sin against them." And with these words he fell asleep.
Acts 10:2
He was religious and God-fearing--and so was every member of his household. He was also liberal in his charities to the people, and continually offered prayer to God.
Acts 10:4
Looking steadily at him, and being much alarmed, he said, "What do you want, Sir?" "Your prayers and charities," he replied, "have gone up and have been recorded before God.
Acts 10:31
who said, "'Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your charities have been put on record before God.
Acts 21:5
When, however, our time was up, we left and went on our way, all the disciples and their wives and children coming to see us off. Then, after kneeling down on the beach and praying,
1 Corinthians 7:7
Yet I would that everybody lived as I do; but each of us has his own special gift from God--one in one direction and one in another.
Hebrews 10:22
let us draw near with sincerity and unfaltering faith, having had our hearts sprinkled, once for all, from consciences oppressed with sin, and our bodies bathed in pure water.
James 1:6-8
But let him ask in faith and have no doubts; for he who has doubts is like the surge of the sea, driven by the wind and tossed into spray.
1 Peter 3:7
Married men, in the same way, live with your wives with a clear recognition of the fact that they are weaker than you. Yet, since you are heirs with them of God's free gift of Life, treat them with honour; so that your prayers may not be hindered.
1 John 3:20-22
in whatever matters our hearts condemn us--because God is greater than our hearts and knows everything.