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1 Timothy 4:5

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 4:5

Verse 5 of 16

Scripture focus

For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

1 Timothy 4:5 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Timothy 4:5

Theological / Devotional

Sanctified. Gr. hagiazd, “to treat as holy” (see on John 17:17). God has ordained, or set apart, marriage (see on 1 Timothy 4:3). He has also set apart certain items appointed for use as food, and they are therefore “sanctified,” or set apart, each for its intended use.

Word of God. That is, by His express command. Christians set their pattern of living consistently with the Bible.

Prayer. Genuine prayer reveals man’s attempt to cooperate fully with God’s plan for his restoration from sin. Prayer before each meal and frequently throughout the day is not too often to voice gratefulness for the love and wisdom of the Lord (see on Colossians 3:17).

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