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I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
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The Heart's Posture in Prayer
Paul emphasizes the internal state required for effective prayer. Commentators explain that "lifting up holy hands" symbolizes a life of moral purity. Furthermore, prayer must be offered "without wrath" (a spirit of peace and forgiveness toward others) and "without disputing" (free from a contentious or argumentative attitude). A calm, pure, and peaceful heart is essential when approaching God.
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1 Timothy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I will therefore. The Greek word here, boulomai, is different from the word rendered will, yelw, in [Reference …
I desire (βουλομα). So Php 1:12.
The men (τους ανδρας). Accusative of general reference with the infinitiv…
19th Century
Anglican
I will therefore.—The Apostle here again turns to the subject of “public prayer,” now giving directions concerning the persons who…
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Getting back specifically to the matter of public worship, the apostle wants “men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disp…
16th Century
Protestant
I wish therefore that men may pray. This inference depends on the preceding statement; for, as we saw in the Letter to the Galatians, we m…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I will therefore that men pray everywhere In this declaration of the apostle's will concerning prayer, he only takes…
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Under the gospel, prayer is not to be confined to any one particular house of prayer, but men must pray everywhere. We must pray in our closets, pr…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Previously, the Apostle said that God wills that all men be saved, and he proved this on God’s part, who is one for all people, …
