1 Timothy 2:8

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

World English Bible Classic

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 was appointed a preacher and an apostle—I am telling the truth in Christ, not lying—a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

9In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety, not with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing,

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 33:11Therefore the LORD brought on them the captains of the army of the king of Assyria, who took Manasseh in chains, 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. My prayer returned into my own bosom.

Psalms 66:18If I cherished sin in my heart, the Lord wouldn’t have listened.

Psalms 134:2Lift up your hands in the sanctuary. Praise the 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 →

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