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

I will {G1014} therefore {G3767} that men {G435} pray {G4336} every {G1722}{G3956} where {G5117}, lifting up {G1869} holy {G3741} hands {G5495}, without {G5565} wrath {G3709} and {G2532} doubting {G1261}.

Therefore, it is my wish that when the men pray, no matter where, they should lift up hands that are holy — they should not become angry or get into arguments.

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

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

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Cross-References

  • Psalms 134:2 (12 votes)

    Lift up your hands [in] the sanctuary, and bless the LORD.

  • Psalms 63:4 (8 votes)

    Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.

  • Hebrews 10:22 (6 votes)

    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 (5 votes)

    [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.

  • Isaiah 1:15 (4 votes)

    And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood.

  • Luke 24:50 (4 votes)

    ¶ And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.

  • James 4:8 (4 votes)

    Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse [your] hands, [ye] sinners; and purify [your] hearts, [ye] double minded.