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1 Timothy 2:8

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8–10Since 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.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

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

NIVNew International Version (2011)

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

CSBChristian Standard Bible

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

NLTNew Living Translation

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

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

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

KJV 1900King James Version

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