1 Timothy 1:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 1:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 1:7 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 1:7 — KJV
“Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.”
— 1 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)
1 Timothy 1:7 in Context — About the Book of 1 Timothy
1 Timothy is a veteran's field manual for a young pastor in Ephesus — sound doctrine, qualified leaders, care for widows, contentment over the love of money, and fighting the good fight of faith. It urges prayers for kings and all in authority so believers can live peaceful, godly lives.
Cross-References for 1 Timothy 1:7
“And none considereth in his heart, neither is there knowledge nor understanding to say, I have burned part of it in the fire; yea, also I have baked bread upon the coals thereof; I have roasted flesh, and eaten it: and shall I make the residue thereof an abomination? shall I fall down to the stock of a tree? considereth...: Heb. setteth to his heart the stock...: Heb. that which comes of a tree?”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 1:7: understanding, neither, say
“And Moses gave commandment, and they caused it to be proclaimed throughout the camp, saying, Let neither man nor woman make any more work for the offering of the sanctuary. So the people were restrained from bringing.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 1:7: neither, say, nor
“And Joshua had commanded the people, saying, Ye shall not shout, nor make any noise with your voice, neither shall any word proceed out of your mouth, until the day I bid you shout; then shall ye shout. any noise...: Heb. your voice to be heard”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 1:7: neither, say, nor
“And David saved neither man nor woman alive, to bring tidings to Gath, saying, Lest they should tell on us, saying, So did David, and so will be his manner all the while he dwelleth in the country of the Philistines.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 1:7: neither, say, nor
“And the Gibeonites said unto him, We will have no silver nor gold of Saul, nor of his house; neither for us shalt thou kill any man in Israel. And he said, What ye shall say, that will I do for you. We will...: or, It is not silver nor gold that we have to do with Saul or his house, neither pertains it to us to kill, etc”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 1:7: neither, say, nor
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