1 Timothy 2:8

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Timothy 2:8

BSB

Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or dissension.

AKJV

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

CPDV

Therefore, I want men to pray in every place, lifting up pure hands, without anger or dissension.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

I will therefore men shall pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without anger and reasoning.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Timothy 2:8

IwillG1014Verb thereforeG3767thatmenG435Noun Masculine prayG4336Verb everyG3956Adjective whereG5117Noun MasculineliftingupG1869Verb holyG3741Adjective handsG5495Noun Feminine withoutG5565Adverb wrathG3709Noun Feminine andG2532Conjunction doubtingG1261Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Timothy 2:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Timothy 2:8

Summary

Men should pray everywhere with peaceful hearts

Event

Instruction on public prayer

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD