1 Timothy 2:8
1 Timothy · New Testament · Chapter 2
“I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.”1 Timothy 2:8
What Does 1 Timothy 2:8 Mean?
1 Timothy 2:8 is found in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 2, verse 8 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Prayer.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Timothy 2:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Exodus 17:11“And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.”Psalms 141:2“Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.”Psalms 134:2“Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the LORD.”James 4:8“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.”James 1:6“But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.”Nehemiah 8:6“And Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God. And all the people answered, Amen, Amen, with lifting up their hands: and they bowed their heads, and worshipped the LORD with their faces to the ground.”Psalms 63:4“Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.”Hebrews 10:22“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.”Psalms 24:4“He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.”John 4:21“Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.”Titus 3:8“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.”Psalms 28:2“Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, when I lift up my hands toward thy holy oracle.”Isaiah 56:7“Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people.”Matthew 18:22“Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.”Luke 24:50“And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.”2 Timothy 2:22“Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”Job 8:6“If thou wert pure and upright; surely now he would awake for thee, and make the habitation of thy righteousness prosperous.”Isaiah 1:15“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.”Lamentations 2:19“Arise, cry out in the night: in the beginning of the watches pour out thine heart like water before the face of the LORD: lift up thy hands toward him for the life of thy young children, that faint for hunger in the top of every street.”Matthew 6:14“For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:”
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