Verse Comparison: 1 Timothy 2:8
American Standard Version
I desire therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputing.
Amplified® Bible
I desire therefore that in every place men should pray, without anger {or} quarreling {or} resentment or doubt [in their minds], lifting up holy hands.
Contemporary English Version
I want everyone everywhere to lift innocent hands toward heaven and pray, without being angry or arguing with each other.
Darby English Version
I will therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up pious hands, without wrath or reasoning.
Good News Bible
In every church service I want the men to pray, men who are dedicated to God and can lift up their hands in prayer without anger or argument.
International Standard Version
Therefore, I want the men to offer prayers in every place, lifting up holy hands without being angry or argumentative.
King James Version
I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
New American Standard Bible
Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and dissension.
New International Version
I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing.
New King James Version
I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting;
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and dissension.
Young's Literal Translation
I wish, therefore, that men pray in every place, lifting up kind hands, apart from anger and reasoning;