1 Timothy 2:8 Parallel Translations

I want men to offer prayers everywhere. They should raise their hands in prayer after putting aside their anger and any quarrels they have with anyone.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

It is my desire, then, that in every place men may give themselves to prayer, lifting up holy hands, without wrath or argument.

DBY:

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

ERV:

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

WEY:

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

WBS:

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

WEB:

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

YLT:

I wish, therefore, that men pray in every place, lifting up kind hands, apart from anger and reasoning;

1 Timothy 2:8 Cross References

XREF:

Psalm 24:4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, Who has not lifted up his soul to falsehood And has not sworn deceitfully.

Psalm 63:4 So I will bless You as long as I live; I will lift up my hands in Your name.

Luke 24:50 And He led them out as far as Bethany, and He lifted up His hands and blessed them.

John 4:21 Jesus said to her, "Woman, believe Me, an hour is coming when neither in this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father.

1 Corinthians 1:2 To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, saints by calling, with all who in every place call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours:

2 Corinthians 2:14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place.

Philippians 1:12 Now I want you to know, brethren, that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the gospel,

1 Thessalonians 1:8 For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith toward God has gone forth, so that we have no need to say anything.

1 Timothy 5:14 Therefore, I want younger widows to get married, bear children, keep house, and give the enemy no occasion for reproach;

Titus 3:8 This is a trustworthy statement; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God will be careful to engage in good deeds. These things are good and profitable for men.

James 4:8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

2:8 {6} I will therefore that men pray every where, {d} lifting up holy hands, without {e} wrath and {f} doubting.
(6) He has spoken of the persons for whom we must pray: and now he teaches that the difference of places is taken away: for in times past, only one nation, and in one certain place, came together to public service. But now churches or congregations are gathered together everywhere, (orderly and decently), and men come together to serve God publicly with common prayer. Neither must we strive for the nation, or for the purification of the body, or for the place, but for the mind, to have it clear from all offence, and full of sure trust and confidence.
(d) He talks of the sign for the thing itself, the lifting up of hands for the calling upon God.
(e) Without the griefs and offences of the mind, which hinder us from calling upon God with a good conscience.
(f) Doubting, which is against faith; Jas 1:6.

PNT:

2:8 I will therefore that men pray. This refers back to 1Ti 2:1.
Every where. In all places of public worship.
Lifting up holy hands. This seems to indicate an attitude in prayer. The hands lifted up must be sanctified to holy deeds.
Without wrath and doubting. Wrath would unfit for prayer. So would doubt; but the Greek word dialogismos, rendered doubting, is better rendered disputing, as in the Revised Version.

WES:

2:8 I will - A word strongly expressing his apostolical authority. Therefore - This particle connects the eighth with the first verse . That men pray in every place - Public and private. Wherever men are, there prayer should be. Lifting up holy hands - Pure from all known sin. Without wrath - In any kind, against any creature. And every temper or motion of our soul that is not according to love is wrath. And doubting - Which is contrary to faith. And wrath, or unholy actions, or want of faith in him we call upon, are the three grand hinderances of God's hearing our petitions. Christianity consists of faith and love, embracing truth and grace: therefore the sum of our wishes should be, to pray, and live, and die, without any wrath or doubt.

MHC:

2:8-15 Under the gospel, prayer is not to be confined to any one particular house of prayer, but men must pray every where. We must pray in our closets, pray in our families, pray at our meals, pray when we are on journeys, and pray in the solemn assemblies, whether more public or private. We must pray in charity; without wrath, or malice, or anger at any person. We must pray in faith, without doubting, and without disputing. Women who profess the Christian religion, must be modest in apparel, not affecting gaudiness, gaiety, or costliness. Good works are the best ornament; these are, in the sight of God, of great price. Modesty and neatness are more to be consulted in garments than elegance and fashion. And it would be well if the professors of serious godliness were wholly free from vanity in dress. They should spend more time and money in relieving the sick and distressed, than in decorating themselves and their children. To do this in a manner unsuitable to their rank in life, and their profession of godliness, is sinful. These are not trifles, but Divine commands. The best ornaments for professors of godliness, are good works. According to St. Paul, women are not allowed to be public teachers in the church; for teaching is an office of authority. But good women may and ought to teach their children at home the principles of true religion. Also, women must not think themselves excused from learning what is necessary to salvation, though they must not usurp authority. As woman was last in the creation, which is one reason for her subjection, so she was first in the transgression. But there is a word of comfort; that those who continue in sobriety, shall be saved in child-bearing, or with child-bearing, by the Messiah, who was born of a woman. And the especial sorrow to which the female sex is subject, should cause men to exercise their authority with much gentleness, tenderness, and affection.

CONC:

Anger Apart Argument Desire Disputing Dissension Doubting Everywhere Hands Holy Kind Lift Lifting Pious Prayer Quarreling Reasoning Strife Themselves Unstained Wish Wrath

Anger Apart Desire Disputing Dissension Doubting Everywhere Hands Holy Kind Lifting Pious Prayer Quarreling Reasoning Strife Themselves Unstained Want Wish Wrath

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