I will therefore that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath or doubting.

1. Men - Does this word refer to all mankind or to the male gender? Who are the "men" under consideration in this verse - all men, adult men, Christian men?

2. Everywhere - Does this word designate location or occasion? Are there places or situations were women may lead in prayer?

3. Lifting - Is this a required action of our worship? Why don't we lift up our hands as we praise God?

4. Wrath - How does wrath affect our worship? Does this verse teach that we should not pray when we are angry? What is a prayer of imprecation?

5. Doubting - How does doubt alter our prayers? Does our doubting change the answer to prayer?

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