1 Timothy 4:5 cpdv — for it has been sanctified by the Word of God and by prayer.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"for it has been sanctified by the Word of God and by prayer. "

— 1 Timothy 4:5, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Timothy 4 — Context

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speaking lies in hypocrisy, and having their consciences seared,

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prohibiting marriage, abstaining from foods, which God has created to be accepted with thanksgiving by the faithful and by those who have understood the truth.

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For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected which is received with thanksgiving;

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for it has been sanctified by the Word of God and by prayer.

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By proposing these things to the brothers, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished by words of faith, and by the good doctrine that you have secured.

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But avoid the silly fables of old women. And exercise yourself so as to advance in piety.

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For the exercise of the body is somewhat useful. But piety is useful in all things, holding the promise of life, in the present and in the future.

1 Timothy 4:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Timothy 4:5 say?
1 Timothy 4:5 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “for it has been sanctified by the Word of God and by 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 (CPDV): “for it has been sanctified by the Word of God and by 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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