1 Timothy 4:5 asv — for it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer.

American Standard Version

"for it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer. "

— 1 Timothy 4:5, American Standard Version

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1 Timothy 4 — Context

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through the hypocrisy of men that speak lies, branded in their own conscience as with a hot iron;

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forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by them that believe and know the truth.

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For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, if it be received with thanksgiving:

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for it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer.

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If thou put the brethren in mind of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished in the words of the faith, and of the good doctrine which thou hast followed until now:

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but refuse profane and old wives’ fables. And exercise thyself unto godliness:

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for bodily exercise is profitable for a little; but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come.

1 Timothy 4:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Timothy 4:5 say?
1 Timothy 4:5 in the American Standard Version reads: “for it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer. ”
Where is 1 Timothy 4:5 in the Bible?
1 Timothy 4:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 4, verse 5.
Who wrote 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–66.
What is the book of 1 Timothy about?
The first of the "Pastoral Epistles" — Paul's how-to for the young pastor Timothy at Ephesus. He addresses false teachers, qualifications for elders and deacons, the role of men and women in worship, the use of money, and the steady call of gospel ministry.
What are the major themes of 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy explores themes including Sound Doctrine, Pastoral Care, Church Order, Godliness, Contentment. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Timothy 4:5.
What translation should I read 1 Timothy 4:5 in?
1 Timothy 4:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Timothy 4:5?
1 Timothy 4:5 reads (ASV): “for it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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