1 Timothy 2:8 - Forerunner Commentary

1 Timothy 2:8

6 ^awho gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time,

7 ^afor which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle—I am speaking the truth¹ in Christ and not lying—^ba teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

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8 I desire therefore that the men pray ^aeverywhere, ^blifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting;

9 in like manner also, that the ^awomen adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and¹ moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing,

10 ^abut, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works.

11 Let a woman learn in silence with all submission.

12 And ^aI do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence.

Verse Comparison: 1 Timothy 2:8

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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;

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