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 · 2000I desire therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputing.
KJV
King James Version · 1611I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901I 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.