1 Timothy 5:13

And also at the same time they learn to be idle, roving the houses, and not only idle, but also babbling and meddlesome, speaking things that they ought not.

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In The King James Version

And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

In Context

12which has condemnation because they have disregarded the original pledge.

14I desire therefore the younger women to marry, to bear children, to manage house, to give not one occasion to him who opposes on account of slander.

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Cross References

Proverbs 20:19He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets. Therefore do not associate with him who opens wide his lips.

Luke 10:7And remain in the same house eating and drinking from their things, for the workman is worthy of his wage. Do not depart from house to house.

Acts 20:30And from you yourselves men will rise up, speaking distorted things, to draw away the disciples after them.

Titus 1:11who must be muzzled, men who subvert whole houses, teaching things that they ought not, for sake of ugly profit.

1 Peter 4:15For let not any man of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer, or as a busybody.

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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