1 Timothy 2:8

Therefore, I want men to pray in every place, lifting up pure hands, without anger or dissension.

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In The King James Version

I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

In Context

7Of this testimony, I have been appointed a preacher and an Apostle, (I speak the truth, I do not lie) as a teacher of the Gentiles, in faith and in truth.

9Similarly also, women should be dressed fittingly, adorning themselves with compunction and restraint, and not with plaited hair, nor gold, nor pearls, nor costly attire,

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 33:11Therefore, he led over them the leaders of the army of the king of the Assyrians. And they captured Manasseh, and they led him, bound with chains and fetters, to Babylon.

Psalms 24:4May all those who act unjustly over nothing be confounded. O Lord, demonstrate your ways to me, and teach me your paths.

Psalms 35:13In that place, those who work iniquity have fallen. They have been expelled; they were not able to stand.

Psalms 134:2You who stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God:

Proverbs 21:27The sacrifices of the impious are abominable, because they are offered out of wickedness.

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 →

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