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1 Timothy 2:8
8I will therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up pious hands, without wrath or reasoning.
1 Timothy 2:8 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
- New International Version (NIV)Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.
- English Standard Version (ESV)I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling;
- New King James Version (NKJV)I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting;
Context of 1 Timothy 2:8
6who gave himself a ransom for all, the testimony [to be rendered] in its own times; 7to which I have been appointed a herald and apostle, (I speak [the] truth, I do not lie,) a teacher of [the] nations in faith and truth. I will therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up pious hands, without wrath or reasoning. 9In like manner also that the women in decent deportment and dress adorn themselves with modesty and discretion, not with plaited [hair] and gold, or pearls, or costly clothing, 10but, what becomes women making profession of the fear of God, by good works.
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Βούλομαι οὖν προσεύχεσθαι τοὺς ἄνδρας ἐν παντὶ τόπῳ ἐπαίροντας ὁσίους χεῖρας χωρὶς ὀργῆς καὶ διαλογισμοῦ·Read the interlinear
Cross-references for 1 Timothy 2:8
- 1 Timothy 5:14I will therefore that the younger marry, bear children, rule the house, give no occasion to the adversary in respect of reproach.
- 1 Corinthians 7:7Now I wish all men to be even as myself: but every one has his own gift of God: one man thus, and another thus.
- 2 Chronicles 33:11And Jehovah brought upon them the captains of the host of the king of Assyria, who took Manasseh with fetters, and bound him with chains of brass, and carried him to Babylon.
- Psalms 130:1Out of the depths do I call upon thee, Jehovah.
- Lamentations 3:55I called upon thy name, Jehovah, out of the lowest pit.
- Jonah 2:1And Jonah prayed unto Jehovah his God out of the fish's belly;
- Malachi 1:11For from the rising of the sun even unto its setting my name shall be great among the nations; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure oblation: for my name shall be great among the nations, saith Jehovah of hosts.
- Luke 23:42And he said to Jesus, Remember me, [Lord,] when thou comest in thy kingdom.
- John 4:21Jesus says to her, Woman, believe me, [the] hour is coming when ye shall neither in this mountain nor in Jerusalem worship the Father.
- Acts 21:5But when we had completed the days, we set out and took our journey, all of them accompanying us, with wives and children, till [we were] out of the city. And kneeling down upon the shore we prayed.
- Job 16:17Although there is no violence in my hands, and my prayer is pure.
- Psalms 26:6I will wash my hands in innocency, and will encompass thine altar, O Jehovah,
- Psalms 66:18Had I regarded iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not hear.
- Psalms 134:2Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless Jehovah.
- Proverbs 15:8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
- Proverbs 21:27The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more when they bring it with a wicked purpose!
Commentaries on 1 Timothy 2:8
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8I will therefore - Seeing the apostle had his authority from Christ, and spoke nothing but what he received from him, his , I will, is equal to I command. That men pray - That is, for the blessings promised in this testimony of God. For, although God has provided them, yet he will not give them to such as will not pray. See the note on 1 Timothy 2:1, the subject of which is here resumed. Everywhere - ͅ· In every place. That they should always have a…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8I will therefore - The Greek word here ( ̀ boulomai) is different from the word rendered “will” - ́ thelō- in 1 Timothy 2:4. The distinction is, that the word there used - ́ thelō- denotes an active volition or purpose; the word here used - ̀ boulomai- a mere passive desire, propensity, willingness. Robinson‘s Lexicon The meaning here is, “it is my will” - expressing his wish in the case, or giving direction - though using a milder word than that which…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-15Verses 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…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8Genuine prayer among the Ephesian church had declined because of the false teachers' influence (see 1 Timothy 6:4–5; 1:4; compare 2 Timothy 3:1–5; Titus 3:9–11). lifting up holy hands: See Isaiah 1:15–17. This was an ancient gesture for praise and asking for help (see Exodus 9:29; 1 Kings 8:22, 54; Nehemiah 8:6; Psalm 28:2; Luke 24:50). without anger or dissension: Compare James 3:8–12.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 88. I will--The active wish, or desire, is meant. that men--rather as Greek, "that the men," as distinguished from "the women," to whom he has something different to say from what he said to the men (1Ti 2:9-12; 1Co 11:14, 15; 14:34, 35). The emphasis, however, is not on this, but on the precept of praying, resumed from 1Ti 2:1. everywhere--Greek, "in every place," namely, of public prayer. Fulfilling Mal 1:11, "In every place ... from the rising of the…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 1 Timothy 2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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