1 Timothy 2:8

I desire, then, that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

7whereunto I was appointed a herald and an apostle, (I speak the truth, I lie not,) a teacher of the gentiles in faith and truth.

9In like manner also, that women, in seemly attire, adorn themselves with modesty and sobriety, not with braided hair, and gold, or pearls, or costly apparel;

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Cross References

Psalms 24:4He that hath clean hands and a pure heart; Who hath not inclined his soul to falsehood, Nor sworn deceitfully.

Psalms 35:13And yet I, during their sickness, clothed myself with sackcloth, And afflicted myself with fasting; And my prayer was turned to my bosom.

Psalms 66:18If I had meditated wickedness in my heart, The Lord would not have heard me:

Psalms 134:2Lift up your hands to the sanctuary, And praise the LORD!

Proverbs 21:27The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; How much more when he bringeth it with an evil design!

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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