| Monthly Question Page |
| Q. What is the difference between supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, as it appears in 1 Timothy 2:1? “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men.” |
| Q. Prayer is a general term. In 1 Timothy 4:5, the word “prayer” is literally translated, “freely addressing God.” (JND Translation). In other words, prayer is simply speaking to God or to the Lord. |
| Supplication is deeper and more specific. It has to do with matters and situations about which we are really exercised. It may be a special difficulty or trial, or a decision that needs to be made that is going to have a real impact on our life. The word beseech could be used with similar meaning. Intercession is to pray or intercede on behalf of someone else. |
| Whatever aspect of prayer we are utilizing, it should always be with thanksgiving. “Giving thanks always FOR all things” (Ephesians 5:20). “IN everything give thanks” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). “In every thing by prayer and supplication WITH thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God” (Philippians 4:6). |
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