1 Timothy 2:8

I will therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up pious hands, without wrath or reasoning.

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

7to which *I* have been appointed a herald and apostle, (I speak [the] truth, I do not lie,) a teacher of [the] nations in faith and truth.

9In like manner also that the women in decent deportment and dress adorn themselves with modesty and discretion, not with plaited [hair] and gold, or pearls, or costly clothing,

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 33:11And Jehovah brought upon them the captains of the host of the king of Assyria, who took Manasseh with fetters, and bound him with chains of brass, and carried him to Babylon.

Psalms 24:4He that hath blameless hands and a pure heart; who lifteth not up his soul unto vanity, nor sweareth deceitfully:

Psalms 35:13But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth; I chastened my soul with fasting, and my prayer returned into mine own bosom:

Psalms 66:18Had I regarded iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not hear.

Psalms 134:2Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless Jehovah.

Proverbs 21:27The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more when they bring it with a wicked purpose!

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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