1 Timothy 2:8
I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
Context
This verse from 1 Timothy Chapter 2 connects to 10 cross-references. Urging prayers for all people including kings and those in authority so that we may lead a peaceful quiet life. God desires all people to be saved. There is one mediator between God and humans — the man Christ Jesus. …
Other Translations
I desire therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputing.
I wish, therefore, that men pray in every place, lifting up kind hands, apart from anger and reasoning;
It is my desire, then, that in every place men may give themselves to prayer, lifting up holy hands, without wrath or argument.
Cross References
And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither …
Wherefore the Lord brought upon them the captains of the host of the king of Assyria, which took Manasseh among …
And when he was in affliction, he besought the Lord his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of …
Not for any injustice in mine hands: also my prayer is pure.
He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn …
I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O Lord:
But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I humbled my soul with fasting; and my …
Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.
If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:
Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Lord.