King James Bible
KJVI will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
Translation Comparison
1 Timothy 2:8
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse 1 Timothy 2:8 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. | |
American Standard VersionASV | I desire therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputing. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | I will therefore that men pray in every place, lifting up pure hands, without anger and contention. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | I will therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up pious hands, without wrath or reasoning. | |
English Revised VersionERV | I desire therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputing. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. | |
World English BibleWEB | I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | I wish, therefore, that men pray in every place, lifting up kind hands, apart from anger and reasoning; | |
American King James VersionAKJV | I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. | |
Weymouth New TestamentWNT | So then I would have the men everywhere pray, lifting to God holy hands which are unstained with anger or strife; |
American Standard Version
ASVI desire therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputing.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBI will therefore that men pray in every place, lifting up pure hands, without anger and contention.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTI will therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up pious hands, without wrath or reasoning.
English Revised Version
ERVI desire therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputing.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTI will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
World English Bible
WEBI desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTI wish, therefore, that men pray in every place, lifting up kind hands, apart from anger and reasoning;
American King James Version
AKJVI will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
Weymouth New Testament
WNTSo then I would have the men everywhere pray, lifting to God holy hands which are unstained with anger or strife;
King James Bible
KJVI will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
American Standard Version
ASVI desire therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputing.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBI will therefore that men pray in every place, lifting up pure hands, without anger and contention.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTI will therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up pious hands, without wrath or reasoning.
English Revised Version
ERVI desire therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputing.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTI will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
World English Bible
WEBI desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTI wish, therefore, that men pray in every place, lifting up kind hands, apart from anger and reasoning;
American King James Version
AKJVI will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
Weymouth New Testament
WNTSo then I would have the men everywhere pray, lifting to God holy hands which are unstained with anger or strife;