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1 Timothy 1:10

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;

1 Timothy 1:10 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Timothy 1:10

Theological / Devotional

Whoremongers. Or, “fornicators” (see on Ex. 20:14).

Them that defile. Homosexuals.

Menstealers. Or, “kidnapers,” “slave traders.” Slavery has been a curse upon mankind from earliest times. God endeavored, through Israel, to re-establish the dignity of the individual (see on Ex. 21:16; Deut. 24:7). Here Paul likewise amplifies the true worth of the individual.

Liars. For comment see on Ex. 20:16.

Perjured. Those who do not tell the truth when taking an oath that they will do so.

Sound. Gr. hugiainō, “to be healthy.” Here and in v. 9 Paul paints a sharp picture of those who defy God’s law. Opposition to God’s will results in deterioration of body, mind, and soul (see on Rom. 1:21–32). Only the truth, as lived out in the life, will bring peace to the mind and vitality to the body. The English word “hygiene” is from hugiainō.

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