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1 Timothy 1:7

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

1 Timothy 1:7

Verse 7 of 20

Scripture focus

Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.

1 Timothy 1:7 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Timothy 1:7

Theological / Devotional

Teachers of the law. Compare on Luke 5:17. Apparently these teachers were Jews.

Understanding. This inability of the scribes and teachers to comprehend the meaning of the law was rebuked by Christ (see on Matt. 22:29). Personal opinion and undigested truth are the wares peddled by biased and immature would-be teachers. A teacher’s words carry significant influence, and when these words are indiscriminately given without adequate comprehension, only confusion can result.

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