1 Timothy 5:7

And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless.

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In Context

6But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.

8But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

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Cross References

1 Timothy 4:11These things command and teach.

2 Timothy 4:1I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;

Titus 2:15These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.

Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 5:4-17

Directions Concerning Widows. ( a. d. 64.) 3 Honour widows that are widows indeed. 4 But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to show piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God. 5 Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day. 6 But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth. 7 And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless. 8 But if any provide not… Read the whole commentary →

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