1 Timothy 2:8

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 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 prayer, as we have reason to think he would if he had intended that ministers should be tied to that way of praying; but, in general, that they should make supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks: supplications for the averting of evil, prayers for the obtaining of good,... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Timothy 2:8-15

2:8-15 So, then, it is my wish that men should pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, with no anger in their hearts and no doubts in their minds. Even so it is my wish that women should modestly and wisely adorn themselves in seemly dress. This adornment should not consist in braided hair, and ornaments of gold, and pearls, but--as befits women who profess to reverence God--they should adorn themselves with good works. Let a woman learn in silence and with all submission. I do not allow a... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Timothy 2:8-15

The second part of this passage deals with the place of women in the Church. It cannot be read out of its historical context, for it springs entirely from the situation in which it was written. (i) It was written against a Jewish background. No nation ever gave a bigger place to women in home and in family things than the Jews did; but officially the position of a woman was very low. In Jewish law she was not a person but a thing; she was entirely at the disposal of her father or of her... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 2:8

I will therefore that men pray everywhere ,.... In this declaration of the apostle's will concerning prayer, he only takes notice of "men"; not but that it is both the duty and privilege of women, as well as men, to pray in their houses and closets; but because he is speaking of public prayer in the church, which only belongs to men, he speaks only of them; and his will is, that prayer should be performed by them everywhere, or in any place, in any part of the world where they lived. Now was... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 2:8

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 blessings promised in this testimony of God. For, although God has provided them, yet he will not give them to such as will not pray. See the note on 1 Timothy 2:1 , the subject of which is here resumed. Everywhere - Εν παντι τοπῳ· In every place. That they should always have a... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 2:8

Verse 8 8I wish therefore that men may pray This inference depends on the preceding statement; for, as we saw in the Epistle to the Galatians, we must receive “the Spirit of adoption,” (37) in order that we may call on God in a proper manner. Thus, after having exhibited the grace of Christ to all, and after having mentioned that he was given to the Gentiles for the express purpose, that they might enjoy the same benefit of redemption in common with the Jews, he invites all in the same manner... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 2:1-15

The whole chapter is given up to directions concerning the public worship of the Church. We may notice the following particulars. I. THE SUBJECTS OF PUBLIC PRAYER . When the Church meets together in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, it meets as pre-eminently the friend of the human race. As the Church of him who is the world's Savior and Redeemer, it must manifest the same spirit of universal love which animated him. It is not as being haters of the human race (as their enemies... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 2:8

Desire for will , A.V.; the men for men , A.V.; in every place for everywhere , A.V.; disputing for doubting , A.V. I desire , etc. He takes up the subject again which he had opened in 1 Timothy 2:1 , but had somewhat digressed from in 1 Timothy 2:4-7 , and gives further directions as to the persons who are to make the prayers spoken of in 1 Timothy 2:1 , viz. men ( τοὺς ἄνδρας ), not women, as it follows more at large in 1 Timothy 2:9-15 . The stress... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 2:8

I will therefore - The Greek word here (βοὺλομαι boulomai) is different from the word rendered “will” - θέλω thelō - in 1 Timothy 2:4. The distinction is, that the word there used - θέλω thelō - denotes an active volition or purpose; the word here used - βοὺλομαι boulomai - a mere passive desire, propensity, willingness. Robinson’s Lexicon The meaning here is, “it is my will” - expressing his wish in the case, or giving direction - though using a milder word than that which is commonly... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Timothy 2:8

1 Timothy 2:8. I will A word strongly expressing his apostolical authority; therefore This particle connects the 8th and the 1st verse; that men pray everywhere Εν παντιτοπω , in every place. Wherever men are, there prayer should be used; and if their hearts be right with God they will use it. By this precept the apostle condemned the superstitious notion of both the Jews and Gentiles, who fancied that prayers offered in temples were more acceptable to God than those offered anywhere... read more

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