1 Timothy 4:5 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)5 for it is consecrated [i.e., made acceptable] by the word of God and prayer. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17695 for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition5 For it is hallowed and consecrated by the Word of God and by prayer. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)5 for it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible5 These things are made holy by God’s word and prayer. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version5 for it has been sanctified by the Word of God and by prayer. Ver Capítulo |
For the unbelieving husband is set apart [i.e., as an acceptable mate, although not yet saved. See verse 16], through his wife [i.e., her Christian commitment is viewed as having a godly effect on the home], and the unbelieving wife is set apart through the brother [i.e., for the same reason]. Otherwise, your children would be [considered] unclean. [Note: “Unclean” suggests they would be viewed as pagans were it not for one parent being a Christian]. But, as it is, they are set apart as acceptable [i.e., to God, because of the influence of the one Christian parent].
Everything is pure [i.e., ceremonially acceptable] to the person who is pure [i.e., who has been cleansed by the blood of Christ], but to those who are [spiritually] corrupt, and do not believe [in Christ], nothing is pure, but both their minds and consciences are corrupted. [Note: This statement was intended to remove the physical restrictions imposed by the Law of Moses].