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

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

It is sanctified (αγιαζετα). Present passive indicative of αγιαζω, here "rendered holy" rather than "declared holy." Cf. verse 4.<…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For it is sanctified by the word of God. By the authority or permission of God. It would be profane or unholy if he had forbidden it; it i…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.—Not only are all created things to be considered pure and not to be d…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The simple fact is that “everything God created is good” (echoing a statement made six times in Ge 1 [Genesis 1:10, 12, 18, 21, 25, 31]…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. This is the confirmation of the preceding clause, if it is received with Thanksgiv…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For it is sanctified
Or set apart for use, and may be lawfully used at all times:

by the word of …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The Holy Spirit, both in the Old and the New Testament, spoke of a general turning from the faith of Christ, and the pure worship of God. This was …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

1. Previously, the Apostle instructed Timothy on matters concerning the Church’s disposition in spiritual things: the teachings of the faith…

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