1 Timothy 2:8

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

My desire, then, is that it should be the custom everywhere for the men to lead the prayers, with hands reverently uplifted, avoiding heated controversy.

Cross References

Matthew 21:21

"I tell you," replied Jesus, "if you have faith, without ever a doubt, you will do what not only what has been done to the fig tree, but, even if you should say to this hill 'Be lifted up and hurled into the sea!' it would be done.

Matthew 5:44

I, however, say to you--Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,

Matthew 6:12

And forgive us our wrong-doings, as we have forgiven those who have wronged us;

Luke 23:34

[Then Jesus said: "Father, forgive them; they do not know what they are doing."] His clothes they divided among them by casting lots.

Luke 24:50

After this, Jesus led them out as far as Bethany, and there raised his hands and blessed them.

John 4:21

"Believe me," replied Jesus, "a time is coming when it will be neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem that you will worship the Father.

Acts 10:2

A religious man and one who reverenced God, with all his household. He was liberal in his charities to the people, and prayed to God constantly.

Acts 10:31

'Cornelius,' he said, 'your prayer has been heard, and your charities have been accepted, by God.

Acts 10:4

Cornelius fixed his eyes on him and, in great alarm, said: "What is it, Lord?" "Your prayers and your charities," the angel answered, "have been an acceptable offering to God.

Acts 21:5

However, when we had come to the end of our visit, we went on our way, all the disciples with their wives and children escorting us out of the city. We knelt down on the beach, and prayed,

Acts 7:60

Falling on his knees, he called out loudly: "Lord! do not charge them with this sin;" and with these words he fell asleep.

1 Corinthians 1:2

From Paul, who has been called to be an Apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, And from Sosthenes, our Brother.

1 Corinthians 7:7

I should wish every one to be just what I am myself. But every one has his own gift from God-one in one way, and one in another.

2 Corinthians 2:14

All thanks to God, who, through our union with the Christ, leads us in one continual triumph, and uses us to spread the sweet odor of the knowledge of him in every place.

Philippians 1:12

Brothers, I want you to realize that what has happened to me has actually served to forward the Good News.

1 Thessalonians 1:8

For it was from you that the Lord's Message resounded throughout Macedonia and Greece; and, more than that, your faith in God has become known far and wide; so that there is no need for us to say another word.

1 Timothy 5:14

Therefore I advise young widows to marry, bear children, and attend to their homes, and so avoid giving the enemy an opportunity for scandal.

Titus 3:8

How true that saying is! And it is on these subjects that I desire you to lay especial stress, so that those who have learned to trust in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing good. Such subjects are excellent in themselves, and of real use to mankind.

Hebrews 10:22

let us draw near to God in all sincerity of heart and in perfect faith, with our hearts purified by the sprinkled blood from all consciousness of wrong, and with our bodies washed with pure water.

James 4:8

Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Make your hands clean, you sinners; and your hearts pure, you vacillating men!

1 Peter 3:7

Again, those of you who are married men should live considerately with their wives, showing due regard to their sex, as weaker than their own, and not forgetting that they share with you in the gift of Life. Then you will be able to pray without hindrance.