I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without wrath and doubting.
The men ...  Not only does this contrast with "women"  (1 Timothy 2:9), but it also contrasts with "church officials, elders, ministers, deacons, etc." Although these are not mentioned, it is clear that the right of offering public prayer did not pertain exclusively to ministers, priests or others of any special class.  "All male members of the church had an equal right to offer prayer and were expected to use that right."[15]