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For it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer.
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God's Two-Part Blessing
Commentators explain that this verse provides a clear, two-part process for sanctifying—or setting apart as holy—God's gifts for our use. It's not just that food is inherently good (v. 4), but it is made holy for us personally "through the word of God and prayer." This combination of divine permission and human gratitude transforms the act of eating into an act of worship.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
It is sanctified (αγιαζετα). Present passive indicative of αγιαζω, here "rendered holy" rather than "declared holy." Cf. verse 4.<…
19th Century
Anglican
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…
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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]…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For it is sanctified Or set apart for use, and may be lawfully used at all times:
by the word of …
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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 …
13th Century
Catholic
1. Previously, the Apostle instructed Timothy on matters concerning the Church’s disposition in spiritual things: the teachings of the faith…
