1 Timothy 2:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

I want everyone everywhere to lift innocent hands towards heaven and pray, without being angry or arguing with each other.

Cross References

Job 16:17

though I am not violent, and my prayers are sincere.

Psalm 134:2

lift your hands in prayer towards his holy place and praise the LORD.

Psalm 141:2

Think of my prayer as sweet-smelling incense, and think of my lifted hands as an evening sacrifice.

Psalm 24:4

Only those who do right for the right reasons, and don't worship idols or tell lies under oath.

Psalm 26:6

I wash my hands, LORD, to show my innocence, and I worship at your altar,

Psalm 28:2

Please listen to my prayer and my cry for help, as I lift my hands towards your holy temple.

Psalm 35:13

When they were sick, I wore sackcloth and went without food. I truly prayed for them,

Psalm 63:4

As long as I live, I will pray to you.

Psalm 66:18

If my thoughts had been sinful, he would have refused to hear me.

Proverbs 15:8

The LORD is disgusted by gifts from the wicked, but it makes him happy when his people pray.

Proverbs 21:27

The Lord despises the offerings of wicked people with evil motives.

Isaiah 1:15

“No matter how much you pray, I won't listen. You are too violent.

Matthew 21:21

But Jesus said to them, “If you have faith and don't doubt, I promise that you can do what I did to this tree. And you will be able to do even more. You can tell this mountain to get up and jump into the sea, and it will.

Matthew 5:44

But I tell you to love your enemies and pray for anyone who ill-treats you.

Matthew 6:12

Forgive us for doing wrong, as we forgive others.

Luke 23:34

Jesus said, “Father, forgive these people! They don't know what they're doing.” While the crowd stood there watching Jesus, the soldiers gambled for his clothes. The leaders insulted him by saying, “He saved others. Now he should save himself, if he really is God's chosen Messiah!”

Luke 24:50

Jesus led his disciples out to Bethany, where he raised his hands and blessed them.

John 4:21

Jesus said to her: Believe me, the time is coming when you won't worship the Father either on this mountain or in Jerusalem.

Acts 10:2

Cornelius was a very religious man. He worshipped God, and so did everyone else who lived in his house. He had given a lot of money to the poor and was always praying to God.

Acts 10:31

He said, “Cornelius, God has heard your prayers, and he knows about your gifts to the poor.

Acts 10:4

Cornelius was surprised and stared at the angel. Then he asked, “What is this all about?” The angel answered, “God has heard your prayers and knows about your gifts to the poor.

Acts 21:5

But when the week was over, we started on our way again. All the men, together with their wives and children, walked with us from the town to the seashore. We knelt on the beach and prayed.

Acts 7:60

He knelt down and shouted, “Lord, don't blame them for what they have done.” Then he died.

1 Corinthians 1:2

To God's church in Corinth. Christ Jesus chose you to be his very own people, and you worship in his name, as we and all others do who call him Lord.

1 Corinthians 7:7

I wish that all of you were like me, but God has given different gifts to each of us.

2 Corinthians 2:14

I am grateful that God always makes it possible for Christ to lead us to victory. God also helps us spread the knowledge about Christ everywhere, and this knowledge is like the smell of perfume.

Philippians 1:12

My dear friends, I want you to know that what has happened to me has helped to spread the good news.

1 Thessalonians 1:8

And because of you, the Lord's message has spread everywhere in those regions. Now the news of your faith in God is known all over the world, and we don't have to say a thing about it.

1 Timothy 5:14

I would prefer that young widows get married, have children, and look after their families. Then the enemy won't have any reason to say insulting things about us.

Titus 3:8

This message is certainly true. These teachings are useful and helpful for everyone. I want you to insist that the people follow them, so that all who have faith in God will be sure to do good deeds.

Hebrews 10:22

So let's come near God with pure hearts and a confidence that comes from having faith. Let's keep our hearts pure, our consciences free from evil, and our bodies washed with clean water.

James 4:8

Come near to God, and he will come near to you. Clean up your lives, you sinners. Purify your hearts, you people who can't make up your mind.

1 Peter 3:7

If you are a husband, you should be thoughtful of your wife. Treat her with honour, because she isn't as strong as you are, and she shares with you in the gift of life. Then nothing will stand in the way of your prayers.