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1 Timothy 2:8

1 Timothy 2:8
I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

In like manner also,.... Let the women pray likewise; though they are not to lead in prayer, or be the mouth of the church, which would be indecent, yet they are to join with the church in public…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

I will therefore - The Greek word here (βοὺλομαι boulomai) is different from the word rendered “will” - θέλω thelō - in 1Ti 2:4. The distinction is, that the word there used - θέλω thelō -…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

I will therefore - Seeing the apostle had his authority from Christ, and spoke nothing but what he received from him, his βουλομαι, I will, is equal to I command.

That men pray - That is, for the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Timothy 2:1-8

Here is, I. A charge given to Christians to pray for all men in general, and particularly for all in authority. Timothy must take care that this be done. Paul does not send him any prescribed form of…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Common Prayer. The part to be taken in Public Worship by men and by women

8. I will therefore that men pray every where (1) the position of -pray" shews the resumption of this subject as the main…