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1 Timothy 5:12

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

Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.

1 Timothy 5:12 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Timothy 5:12

Theological / Devotional

Damnation. Gr. krima, “judgment,” “condemnation.” It is clear that Paul does not condemn remarriage as such, but advises it (see on 1 Cor. 7:28). What he says here applies only to this select group.

First faith. That is, their former faith in Christ, which kept them loyal to Him.

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