1 Timothy 2:8

1 Timothy chapter 2 · verse 8 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.7whereunto I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I speak the truth, I lie not), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

v.8This passage

v.9In like manner, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefastness and sobriety; not with braided hair, and gold or pearls or costly raiment;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 26:6

    I will wash my hands in innocency: So will I compass thine altar, O Jehovah;

  • Psalms 24:4

    He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; Who hath not lifted up his soul unto falsehood, And hath not sworn deceitfully.

  • Luke 24:50

    And he led them out untilthey were over against Bethany: and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.

  • Malachi 1:9

    And now, I pray you, entreat the favor of God, that he may be gracious unto us: this hath been by your means: will he accept any of your persons? saith Jehovah of hosts.

  • Acts 10:31

    and saith, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.

  • Acts 10:2

    a devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, who gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God always.