1 Timothy 2:8

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

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

Latin

Volo ergo viros orare in omni loco, levantes puras manus sine ira et disceptatione.

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English

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

Notes

1 Timothy 2:8

Genuine prayer among the Ephesian church had declined because of the false teachers' influence (see 1 Timothy 6:4–5; 1:4; compare 2 Timothy 3:1–5; Titus 3:9–11).
lifting up holy hands: See Isaiah 1:15–17. This was an ancient gesture for praise and asking for help (see Exodus 9:29; 1 Kings 8:22, 54; Nehemiah 8:6; Psalm 28:2; Luke 24:50).
without anger or dissension: Compare James 3:8–12.

1 Timothy 2:1–15

This passage first covers prayer and then the behavior of men and women (2:1–7; 8–10). It ends with the topic of women and teaching (2:11–15).

1 Timothy 2:1–3:13

Paul addresses how false teachers influenced behavior in God's household, the church (3:15). Corruption had influenced worship, roles related to gender, and leadership within this community (2:1–15; 3:1–13).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Anger The Household

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Isaiah 1:15
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John 4:23–24
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