1 Timothy 5:7

And command these things, so that they may be blameless.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

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

In Context

6But she who is self-indulgent is dead while she lives.

8But if any man does not provide for his own, and especially those belonging his household, he has 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 solemnly testify therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who is going to judge the living and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom,

Titus 2:15These things speak and exhort and rebuke with every command. Let no man disregard 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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