1 Timothy 2:8

1 Timothy 2:8 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

8Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

8Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger and dispute.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

8Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger and disputing or quarreling or doubt [in their mind].

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

8Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or dissension.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

8I desire therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputing.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

8I will therefore that the men pray, euery where lifting vp pure hands without wrath, or douting.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

8I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

8So I want the men in every place to pray. I want them to lift up holy hands. I don’t want them to be angry when they pray. I don’t want them to argue.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

8So then, in every place where you meet together, I want the men to pray. The men who lift up their hands and pray must be those who live good lives. They must not be people who are angry or who quarrel with others.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

8I intend, therefore, that men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, apart from anger and deliberation;

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