1 Timothy 2:8
I desire therefore the men to pray in every place, lifting up devout hands, apart from anger and argument.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
In Context
Cross References
2 Chronicles 33:11Therefore LORD brought upon them the captains of the army of the king of Assyria, who took Manasseh in chains, and bound him with fetters, and carried him to Babylon.
Psalms 24:4He who has clean hands, and a pure heart, who has not lifted up his soul to falsehood, and has not sworn deceitfully.
Psalms 35:13But as for me, when they were sick my clothing was sackcloth. I afflicted my soul with fasting, and my prayer returned into my own bosom.
Psalms 66:18If I regard iniquity in my heart, LORD will not hear.
Psalms 134:2Lift up your hands to the sanctuary, and bless ye LORD.
Proverbs 21:27The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination. How much more when he brings it with a wicked mind!
Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 2:2-9
Universal Prayer Recommended. ( a. d. 64.) 1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ… Read the whole commentary →