1 Timothy 2:8 · KJV
“I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.”
— 1 Timothy 2:8
Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, {and} lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.
In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; {broided: or, plaited}
1 Timothy 2 — Context
Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. {to...: or, a testimony}
7Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, {and} lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.
8I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
9In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; {broided: or, plaited}
10But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.
Cross References
Psalms 134:2
Lift up your hands {in} the sanctuary, and bless the LORD. {the sanctuary: or, holiness}
Psalms 63:4
Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.
Hebrews 10:22
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.
Titus 3:8
{This is} a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
Luke 24:50
And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.
James 4:8
Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse {your} hands, {ye} sinners; and purify {your} hearts, {ye} double minded.
John 4:23-24
But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
1 Peter 3:7
Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with {them} according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.
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