1 Timothy 2:8

Therefore, I want men in every place to pray and to lift up holy hands without anger or arguing.

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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

7For this purpose, I myself, was made a herald and an apostle. I am telling the truth. I am not lying. I am a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

9Likewise, I want the women to dress themselves in proper clothing, with modesty and self-control. They should not have braided hair, or gold, or pearls, or expensive clothing.

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 33:11So Yahweh brought on them the commanders of the army of the king of Assyria, who took Manasseh in chains, bound him with fetters, and took him off to Babylon.

Psalms 24:4He who has clean hands and a pure heart; 1 who has not lifted up a falsehood, 1 and has not sworn an oath in order to deceive. 1

Psalms 35:13But, when they were sick, I wore sackcloth; 1 I fasted for them 1 with my head bowed on my chest. 1

Psalms 66:18If I had seen sin within my heart, 1 the Lord would not have listened to me. 1

Psalms 134:2Lift up your hands to the holy place 1 and bless Yahweh. 1

Proverbs 21:27The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable; 1 it is even more detestable when he brings it with evil motives. 1

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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