1 Timothy 2:8

8–10 Since prayer is at the bottom of all this, what I want mostly is for men to pray—not shaking angry fists at enemies but raising holy hands to God.

1 Timothy 2:8 — The New International Version (NIV)

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

1 Timothy 2:8 — English Standard Version (ESV)

8 I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling;

1 Timothy 2:8 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

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

1 Timothy 2:8 — New Living Translation (NLT)

8 In every place of worship, I want men to pray with holy hands lifted up to God, free from anger and controversy.

1 Timothy 2:8 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

8 I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting;

1 Timothy 2:8 — New Century Version (NCV)

8 So, I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up their hands in a holy manner, without anger and arguments.

1 Timothy 2:8 — American Standard Version (ASV)

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

1 Timothy 2:8 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

8 I will therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up pious hands, without wrath or reasoning.

1 Timothy 2:8 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

8 I want men to offer prayers everywhere. They should raise their hands in prayer after putting aside their anger and any quarrels they have with anyone.

1 Timothy 2:8 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

8 Therefore, I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or argument.

1 Timothy 2:8 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

8 I desire, then, that in every place the men should pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or argument;

1 Timothy 2:8 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

8 Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and dispute.

1 Timothy 2:8 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

8 I want men everywhere to pray. I want them to lift up holy hands. I don’t want them to be angry when they pray. I don’t want them to argue.

1 Timothy 2:8 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

8 Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and dissension.

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