1 Timothy 2:8 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)8 Therefore, I want the men to pray in every place [i.e., in all worship assemblies. See verses 1-2], lifting up holy hands without being angry or argumentative. [Note: This passage stresses both the physical and spiritual aspects of prayer]. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17698 I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition8 I desire therefore that in every place men should pray, without anger or quarreling or resentment or doubt [in their minds], lifting up holy hands. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)8 I desire therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputing. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible8 Therefore, I want men to pray everywhere by lifting up hands that are holy, without anger or argument. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version8 Therefore, I want men to pray in every place, lifting up pure hands, without anger or dissension. Ver Capítulo |
[You] husbands, in the same way, should live with your wives in an understanding way, recognizing their feminine nature as being physically weaker than yours, and showing special honor to them because of it. [Realize] that sharing your lives together is a gracious gift [from God]. [If you have the right relationship with them] it will help avoid problems in your prayer lives.
As he stared at [the angel] in fright, he asked, “What is it, Lord?” [Note: The word “Lord” here could also be translated “Sir,” and its correct rendering depends on whether or not Cornelius understood the angel to be from God]. And the angel replied, “Your [continual] prayers and [generous] gifts to poor people have not gone unnoticed before God.
Yet I wish that everyone were like me [i.e., with the ability to remain single. See 9:5]. However, each person has his own special gift from God; one has this gift [i.e., being content to remain single. See Matt. 19:12], and another has the other gift [i.e., feeling the need to marry and have a family].