1 Timothy 5:12
incurring condemnation, because they have set aside their former obligation.
Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament
In The King James Version
Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.
In Context
11But the younger widows reject: for when they become wanton against the Christ, they desire to marry,
Cross References
1 Corinthians 11:34and if any one is hungry, let him eat at home, that you come not together for condemnation. But other things I will set in order when I come.
James 3:1My brethren, be not many teachers, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
Revelation 2:4But I have this against you, that you have left your first love.
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 →