1 Timothy 2:8
Modern Translations
New International Version
Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.

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

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

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

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

NASB 1995
Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and dissension.

NASB 1977
Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and dissension.

Amplified Bible
Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger and disputing or quarreling or doubt [in their mind].

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

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

Contemporary English Version
I want everyone everywhere to lift innocent hands toward heaven and pray, without being angry or arguing with each other.

Good News Translation
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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
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.

International Standard Version
Therefore, I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without being angry or argumentative.

NET Bible
So I want the men to pray in every place, lifting up holy hands without anger or dispute.
Classic Translations
King James Bible
I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

New King James Version
I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting;

King James 2000 Bible
I desire therefore that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

New Heart English Bible
I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting.

World English Bible
I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting.

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

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

A Faithful Version
Therefore, I desire that men everywhere pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and evil opinions.

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

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

Webster's Bible Translation
I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

Early Modern
Geneva Bible of 1587
I will therefore that the men pray, euery where lifting vp pure hands without wrath, or douting.

Bishops' Bible of 1568
I wyll therefore, that the men praye euerywhere, lyftyng vp holy handes, without wrath and reasonyng.

Coverdale Bible of 1535
I wil therfore that men praye in all places, liftinge vp pure hades without wrath or dowtynge.

Tyndale Bible of 1526
I wyll therfore that the men praye every where liftynge vp pure hondes without wrath or dowtinge.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
I intend, therefore, that men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, apart from anger and deliberation;

Berean Literal Bible
Therefore I desire the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, apart from anger and dissension.

Young's Literal Translation
I wish, therefore, that men pray in every place, lifting up kind hands, apart from anger and reasoning;

Smith's Literal Translation
I will therefore men shall pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without anger and reasoning.

Literal Emphasis Translation
I resolutely plan then, that men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, apart from wrath and back and forth reasoning.

Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
I will therefore that men pray in every place, lifting up pure hands, without anger and contention.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Therefore, I want men to pray in every place, lifting up pure hands, without anger or dissension.

Translations from Aramaic
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
I desire, therefore, that men would pray in every place, lifting their hands in purity without rage and without scheming;

Lamsa Bible
I wish, therefore, that men pray everywhere, lifting up their holy hands, without anger and doubting thoughts.

NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
I will, therefore, that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands without wrath and disputation.

Godbey New Testament
Therefore I wish that men in every place would all pray, holding up holy hands, without wrath and doubting:

Haweis New Testament
I will then that men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands without wrath or doubting:

Mace New Testament
I direct therefore that the men pray in publick and private, lifting up their hands to heaven with innocence, charity, and composure.

Weymouth New Testament
So then I would have the men everywhere pray, lifting to God holy hands which are unstained with anger or strife;

Worrell New Testament
I desire, therefore, that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputing;

Worsley New Testament
I direct therefore that men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands without wrath and debate:
















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