1 Timothy 2:8

So then I would have the men everywhere pray, lifting to God holy hands which are unstained with anger or strife;

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

7and of which I have been appointed a herald and an Apostle (I am speaking the truth: it is not a fiction), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

9and I would have the women dress becomingly, with modesty and self-control, not with plaited hair or gold or pearls or costly clothes,

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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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