1 Timothy 5:13

At the same time, also, they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also, and busybodies, speaking things which are not proper.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

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

12incurring condemnation, because they have set aside their former obligation.

14I will, therefore, that the younger widows marry, bear children, manage the house, and thus give no occasion to the adversaries to speak reproachfully.

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Cross References

Luke 10:7And in that house remain, eating and drinking what they have to give; for the laborer is worthy of his hire; go not from house to house.

Acts 20:30and men will arise from among yourselves, speaking perverse things, that they may draw off disciples after them.

Titus 1:11whose mouths must be stopped: these subvert whole houses by teaching, for the sake of base gain, things which they ought not to teach.

1 Peter 4:15for no one of you should suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters.

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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